Question

Draw the Lewis structure for the selenium dioxide molecule. Be sure to include all resonance structures that satisfy the octet rule.

Answer 1

Answer:

Lewis structure is shown below.

Explanation:

For selenium dioxide molecule, $SeO_2$

Valence electrons of selenium = 6

Valence electrons of oxygen = 6  

The total number of the valence electrons  = 6 + 2(6) = 18

The Lewis structure is drawn in such a way that the octet of each atom in the molecule is complete. So,  the Lewis structure of the molecule is shown in the image below.