Chapter 8, Problem 92AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The resonance form of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ that is most important using the formal charges.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The resonance structure that best represents ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ , if the $\text{N}-\text{N}$ bond is slightly longer than a typical $\text{N}\equiv \text{N}$ bond, and the $\text{N}-\text{O}$ bond is slightly less than a typical $\text{N}=\text{O}$ bond.