Lewis structure of C2H4 (ethylene)?

To draw the Lewis Electron Dot Structure of Ethylene follow these steps:Step 1: Determine the number of valence electrons for each element.Carbon (C) - 4 valence electronsHydrogen (H) - 1 valence electronStep 2: Write the symbols for the carbon atoms (C) and place them next to each other.Step 3: Place the hydrogen atoms (H) around the carbon atoms. Each carbon will bond with two hydrogen atoms.Step 4: Draw single bonds (represented as lines) between the carbon atoms and between each carbon and hydrogen atom. Each bond represents 2 electrons.Step 5: Distribute the remaining electrons to satisfy the octet rule. Since you have 2 electrons left, place them as a second bond between the carbon atoms, forming a double bond.

Answered by P1ggy | 2024-09-03