NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
In the Lewis dot structures, which atom typically occupies the central position in the molecule/ion?
Options
- AThe most electronegative atom
- BThe least electronegative atom
- CThe smallest atom
- DThe largest atom
Correct answer
B. The least electronegative atom
Step-by-step solution
In general, the least electronegative atom occupies the central position in the molecule/ion.