The Lewis Structure Shown Below Is Not a Valid Lewis

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Lewis structure shown below is not a valid Lewis structure. What statement best describes the error in the structure?

• A)The nitrogen atoms violate the octet rule.
• B)The chlorine atoms violate the octet rule.
• C)The structure contains an incorrect number of valence electrons.
• D)Chlorine atoms and nitrogen atoms do not typically form bonds with each other.

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Definitions:

Inattentional Blindness

A psychological phenomenon where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus in plain sight due to their focus on a different task or aspect of their environment.

Change Blindness

A phenomenon where an observer does not notice a significant change in a visual scene, indicating limitations in attention and perception.

Change Blindness

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Inattentional Blindness

a psychological lack of attention that is not associated with any vision defects or deficits, where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus that is in plain sight.