Question 36 Consider the structure below. u When this structure is completed, in order to minimize formal charges, and all atoms obey the Octet Rule, how many lone pairs are on each nitrogen atom? 0 3 2 00 01

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**Question 36**

**Consider the structure below.**

![- O = N - O -](https://via.placeholder.com/100)  (Image shows a molecular structure with N (nitrogen) in the center, double-bonded to an O (oxygen) on top, single-bonded to an O on the left, and single-bonded to an O on the right)

**When this structure is completed, in order to minimize formal charges, and all atoms obey the Octet Rule, how many lone pairs are on each nitrogen atom?**

- [ ] 3
- [ ] 2
- [ ] 0
- [x] 1

**Explanation of Graphs/Diagrams:**

The diagram in the question shows a molecular structure with a central nitrogen atom (N). This nitrogen atom is double-bonded to one oxygen atom (O) and single-bonded to two other oxygen atoms. The question asks how many lone pairs of electrons are present on the nitrogen atom when the structure is completed, minimizing formal charges and obeying the Octet Rule.

**Key points:**
- Nitrogen (N) can form three bonds and typically one lone pair while obeying the Octet Rule.
- Oxygen (O) atoms follow the Octet Rule, typically forming two bonds and having two lone pairs.

**Answer:** 1 lone pair on nitrogen.
Transcribed Image Text:### Chemistry Quiz Section **Question 36** **Consider the structure below.** ![- O = N - O -](https://via.placeholder.com/100) (Image shows a molecular structure with N (nitrogen) in the center, double-bonded to an O (oxygen) on top, single-bonded to an O on the left, and single-bonded to an O on the right) **When this structure is completed, in order to minimize formal charges, and all atoms obey the Octet Rule, how many lone pairs are on each nitrogen atom?** - [ ] 3 - [ ] 2 - [ ] 0 - [x] 1 **Explanation of Graphs/Diagrams:** The diagram in the question shows a molecular structure with a central nitrogen atom (N). This nitrogen atom is double-bonded to one oxygen atom (O) and single-bonded to two other oxygen atoms. The question asks how many lone pairs of electrons are present on the nitrogen atom when the structure is completed, minimizing formal charges and obeying the Octet Rule. **Key points:** - Nitrogen (N) can form three bonds and typically one lone pair while obeying the Octet Rule. - Oxygen (O) atoms follow the Octet Rule, typically forming two bonds and having two lone pairs. **Answer:** 1 lone pair on nitrogen.
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