Chapter 25, Problem 25.38QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The geometry (by VSEPR theory) and resonance structures of nitrous oxide $\left({\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\right)$ have to be given.

Concept introduction:

VSEPR theory: Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory.  Repulsion between bonding electrons and lone pair electrons are the basis of this theory.

$\begin{array}{l}\text{Repulsion of electrons in a molecule is given below}\\ \text{Lone}\text{pair-Lone}\text{pair}>\text{Lone}\text{pair-Bonding}\text{pair}>\text{Bonding}\text{pair-}\text{Bonding}\text{pair}\end{array}$

Resonance structure: The structure shows delocalized electrons in between atoms.