Question

what is the lewis structure of (CH3 )2NH2CL? explain

Answer 1

Answer – Given the molecule (CH₃)₂NH₂Cl and need to draw the Lewis structure-

Total valance electrons = (4*1) + (1*8) + (5*1) + 7

                                       = 24 electrons

Lewis structure –

In this Lewis structure there are four bonding pair on the center atom N with +1 formal charge and there are 4 lone pair on the Cl with -1 charge, so overall molecule is neutral.

Formal charge on the N = 5 – ½ *8-0

                                       = +1

Formal charge on the Cl = 7 – ½ *0-8

                                       = -1

The molecular geometry and electronic geometry is tetrahedral.