Which Lewis structure below correctly represents KCl? The answer I believe to be correct is B but when I searched
the question online, I see a lot of people saying the answer is D.
If my answer is wrong, please explain, thank you! uet a stable electron configuration for helium. E) All of the above statements are true. 37) Which Lewis structure below correctly represents KCI? A): K:: Cl: B) a pa C) K: Cl: D) KI Cylion E) none of the above
Answer 1
Answer:-
Yes, you’re right. The correct answer is the option
B).
Potassium has an electron configuration of 2,8,8,1. He loses
an electron from its valence shell and acquires the noble gas
2,8,8 configuration (similar to Ar) and K+ forms
ion.
Cl has the electron configuration 2,8,7. He accepts a
electron released by potassium and acquires stability
configuration forming chloride ions
(Cl-).
Thus, the correct Lewis structure for the formation of
KCl:
Option D) is incorrect because it does not follow the
octet rule.
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Together 2,8,8,1 2,8,8
:I. you → [C1:] 2.8.7 2.8.8
[K]* [C1:]