The Lewis structure for allene is

Make a sketch of the structure of this molecule that is analogous to Figure 9.25. In addition, answer the following three questions:
(a) Is the molecule planar?
(b) Does it have a nonzero dipole moment?
(c) Would the bonding in allene be described as delocalized? Explain.

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Nonbonding electron pair orbitals C-H σ bonds One C-O π bond C-O σ bond