Question

The following ball-and-stick molecular model is a representation of the amino acid alanine (unshaded spheres = H). Only the connections between atoms are shown; multiple bonds and nonbonded electrons are not indicated.

In order to complete an electron-dot structure of alanine, the nitrogen atom needs
A) 1 additional bond and 1 nonbonded pair of electrons.
B) 1 additional bond and 2 nonbonded pairs of electrons.
C) 1 nonbonded pair of electrons.
D) 2 nonbonded pairs of electrons.

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