The Lewis Structure of Formaldehyde Is Shown Below

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Lewis structure of formaldehyde is shown below. Which statement concerning this structure is INCORRECT?

• A)Two electrons are being shared between the carbon atom and the oxygen atom.
• B)The oxygen atom has four valence electrons that are not being shared with another atom.
• C)The oxygen and carbon atoms each have an octet of electrons in their valence shells.
• D)The hydrogen atoms have filled valence shells.

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