Chapter 20, Problem 20.62QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structure of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\text{and}{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_4$ and the hybridization of Nitrogen atoms in each compound has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis Structure:

  Lewis structure is also known as Lewis dot structure which represents the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.

Hybridization:

  Formation of new molecular orbitals by mixing two or more atomic orbitals on the same central atom is known as hybridization.  Formed new molecular orbitals are called as hybrid orbitals.