our H atoms join C atom and form methane. vo O atoms join C atom to form a molecule of carbon dioxide. formation of methane reflects octet rule; but not that of CO₂ formation of both molecules follows octet rule only formation of CO₂ is based on octet rule formation of neither of these molecules show octet rule as they are both held together by ionic bonds

our H atoms join C atom and form methane. vo O atoms join C atom to form a molecule of carbon dioxide. formation of methane reflects octet rule; but not that of CO₂ formation of both molecules follows octet rule only formation of CO₂ is based on octet rule formation of neither of these molecules show octet rule as they are both held together by ionic bonds

Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305079250

Author:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters

Publisher:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters

Chapter12: Chemical Bonding

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 32E

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