You are provided with the basic connectivity of three nitrogen oxides. Complete the Lewis structures by adding a combination of lone pairs of electrons, multiple bonds, and formal charges where necessary. If there is more than one possible structure, draw the structure that minimizes nonzero formal charges and fulfills the octet rule.

You are provided with the basic connectivity of three nitrogen oxides. Complete the Lewis structures by adding a combination of lone pairs of electrons, multiple bonds, and formal charges where necessary. If there is more than one possible structure, draw the structure that minimizes nonzero formal charges and fulfills the octet rule.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter6: Covalent Bonding

Section6.8: Formal Charge

Problem 6.8PSP

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