Chapter 9, Problem 9.55QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An explanation corresponding to the fact that the resonance forms of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ have the same hybridization at the central $\text{N}$ atom is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Hybridization is the process of mixing atomic orbitals into hybrid orbitals to identify the structure of the compound. The process of hybridization is favorable because the energy of hybridized orbital is lower than their separated orbitals.

The molecular geometry and the hybridization of molecule can be determined using the steric number. It is calculated by the formula,

$SN=N+L$

To determine: If the resonance forms of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ have the same hybridization at the central $\text{N}$ atom or not.