atoms ≠
Hydrogen? Are there unused atoms other than Hydrogen ? |
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can the central atom make
one more bond? |
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choose the non-H atom that is next in line to be able to make the most bonds. |
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attempt to connect the said unused non-H atom to the central atom via a SINGLE BOND |
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recalculate T: remove 2 electrons from T to account for one used bond. |
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all you are left with is Hydrogens.![]() continue |
is there a "terminal" atom in the skeleton that can make one more bond? |
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use this terminal atom to make a SINGLE BOND with the unused non-H atom above. |
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recalculate T, remove 2 electrons from it to account for the above bond |
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continue | |||
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