Chapter 3, Problem 93AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The two electron dot resonance forms with complete octets of all the atoms needs to be drawn showing that the two N-O bonds are equivalent.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis structure is used to show the arrangement of atoms in the molecule. The lone pair of electrons are represented as dots above the symbol of the atoms of element.

The formal charge can be calculated by using the following expression as follows:

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{Formal charge = total valence electrons – electrons in lone pairs – }\\ \frac{1}{2}\left(\text{total electrons present in bonding pairs}\right)\end{array}$