Abstract
The use of electron dot diagrams provides a simple pictorial representation of the valence bonds in a particular molecule. The technique involves using dots to represent electrons from the valence shells of the atoms in the molecule: the atoms are then combined in such a way as to pair the electrons (dots) in (single) valence bonds. For example:
Electrons from only the valence shells are shown because it is these which are used in bond formation. Electron dot diagrams give immediate visual confirmation of there being any remaining unpaired electrons or residual bonding capacity in a proposed molecule.
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J R Dyer, Applications of Absorption Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1965.
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Robinson, D.A., Woollard, J.M. (1982). Molecular Geometry. In: Chemistry for Colleges and Schools. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-04540-2_15
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