Single Choice

Label formal charges and predict which of the following is the most likely resonance structure for $${ N }_{ 2 }O$$ :

A$$:N\equiv N = \ddot{O:}$$
B$$:\ddot{N} = O = \ddot{N:}$$
C$$:\ddot{N} = O = \ddot{O:}$$
D$$:N\equiv N - \underset{..}{\ddot{O}}:$$
Correct Answer

Solution



$$\longrightarrow $$ The IIIrd structure is the most likely resonance structure.
$$\longrightarrow $$ We can decide this by checking the formal changes on each of the atom.
$$\longrightarrow $$ Th most electronegative atom ( i.e. Oxygen) having the highest negative charge is the most likely resonating structure.
$$\longrightarrow $$ Oxygen has a formal charge of -1 in the IIIrd structure.

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