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Organic Chemistry

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Lewis structures are visual representations of the valence electrons in molecules, showing how atoms are bonded together and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist. They serve as a foundational tool in organic chemistry for understanding molecular geometry, bonding, and reactivity.

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