Jmol Lewis Structures

Molecular Structures - Lewis Structures

The following structures show the molecular shapes of the molecules described in the section called Drawing Lewis Structures in the text.

Methanol, CH₃OH

Methyl bromide, CH₃Br

Formaldehyde, CH₂O

HCFC-123, CF₃CHCl₂

Dimethyl ether, CH₃OCH₃

Ethanol, C₂H₅OH

Acetaldehyde, CH₃CHO

Chloral hydrate, CCl₃CH(OH)₂

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