Chapter 18, Problem 107AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The correct arrangement of atoms as NNO or NON in ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ molecule needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis dot structure is the representation which shows the bonding between atoms present in a molecule. It shows lone pairs and bond pairs that existing on each bonded atom. Lewis dot structure is also known as Lewis dot formula or electron dot structure.

The sum of valence electrons must be arranged in such a way that all atoms must get octet configuration (8 electrons). The bond formation between the atoms takes place due to the sharing of valence electrons of bonded atoms while the remaining electrons present in outer shell represented as lone pair of electrons.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ molecule with NNO arrangement needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis dot structure is the representation which shows the bonding between atoms present in a molecule. It shows lone pairs and bond pairs that existing on each bonded atom. Lewis dot structure is also known as Lewis dot formula or electron dot structure.

The sum of valence electrons must be arranged in such a way that all atoms must get octet configuration (8 electrons). The bond formation between the atoms takes place due to the sharing of valence electrons of bonded atoms while the remaining electrons present in outer shell represented as lone pair of electrons.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The multiple bonding in given Lewis structure of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ molecule in terms of orbitals needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis dot structure is the representation which shows the bonding between atoms present in a molecule. It shows lone pairs and bond pairs that existing on each bonded atom. Lewis dot structure is also known as Lewis dot formula or electron dot structure.

The sum of valence electrons must be arranged in such a way that all atoms must get octet configuration (8 electrons). The bond formation between the atoms takes place due to the sharing of valence electrons of bonded atoms while the remaining electrons present in outer shell represented as lone pair of electrons.