Chapter 6, Problem 6.87QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The resonance structure for $\text{NO}$ should be drawn. To find whether there is possibility to draw resonance structure with triple bond between nitrogen and oxygen atoms.

Concept Introduction:

• Sometimes the chemical bonding of a molecule cannot be represented using a single Lewis structure. In these cases, the chemical bonding are described by delocalization of electrons and is known as resonance.
• All the possible resonance structures are imaginary whereas the resonance hybrid is real.
• These structures will differ only in the arrangement of the electrons not in the relative position of the atomic nuclei.

To determine: The resonance structure of $\text{NO}$ and to explain the possibility for the formation of resonance structure with triple bond.