Electron dot structure of cyclohexane class 10

Cyclohexane is a cyclic hydrocarbon with a hexagonal structure. In this article, we will discuss the electron dot structure of cyclohexane.

We will discuss the electron dot structure of cyclohexane through the following points

1. Formula of cyclohexane

2. Electronic configuration of carbon

3. Electronic configuration of hydrogen

4. Find the central atom in the compound

5. Draw the structural formula of cyclohexane

6. Electron dot structure of cyclohexane

 

Formula of cyclohexane

`C_6H_12`

Electronic configuration of carbon

`1s^2 2s^2 2p^2`

Carbon has four valence electrons in the outermost shell.

Electronic configuration of hydrogen

`1s^1`

Hydrogen has one valence electron in the outermost shell.

Find the central atom in the compound

Cyclohexane is a cyclic or ring-shaped hydrocarbon. All carbon atoms are connected with other carbons through a single bond forming a hexagonal ring.

Structural formula of cyclohexane

Carbon atom requires four electrons to complete its octet and each hydrogen atom requires one electron to complete its octet.

Each carbon atom is connected with two other carbon atoms and two hydrogen atoms.

Carbon shares its 1-1 valence electrons with two carbon atoms and 1-1 valence electron with two hydrogen atoms through a single bond

 

 

Electron dot structure of cyclohexane

 

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