Help with lewis structures and resonance forms (CH3NCS)

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The discussion focuses on constructing the Lewis dot structure and resonance forms for the compound CH3CNS (thioamide). The user initially provided incorrect resonance forms, specifically noting that forms two and three involved improper movement of nuclei and represented a different compound. The correct approach involves adjusting the lone pairs on the sulfur and nitrogen atoms in the first structure to accurately depict the resonance forms.

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I need to write the lewis dot structure along with the 3 resonance forms for CH3CNS. This is what I had but it was wrong. Not sure what to do. Thanks.

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Resonance forms do not involve the movement of nuclei, so 2 and 3 are wrong. Actually, 3 is a different compound altogether. Perhaps consider pushing the lone pairs on the sulfur and nitrogen on structure 1
 

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