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Course: AP®︎/College Chemistry > Unit 2

Lesson 5: Lewis diagrams
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AP®︎/College Chemistry
Molecular and ionic compound structure and properties
Lewis diagrams
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Lewis diagrams

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Problem

Ethanethiol, CA2HA6S, is a clear liquid with a strong odor. The compound is often added to otherwise odorless fuels such as natural gas to help warn of gas leaks. The skeletal structure of ethanethiol is shown below.
The skeletal structure of ethanethiol shows unbonded atoms. A chain of two C atoms. The first is surrounded by three H atoms above, below, and to the side. The second is surrounded by two H atoms above and below and S atom attached to H atom to the side.
Which of the following correctly completes the Lewis diagram of ethanethiol?
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