Question 21.5: Consider the N2O molecule shown in Figure 21.6. (a) Draw ano...

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

Consider the $N_{2}O$ molecule shown in Figure 21.6.

(a) Draw another resonance form of $N_{2}O$ .

(b) What is the bond angle in $N_{2}O$ ?

(c) Is the $N_{2}O$ molecule polar or nonpolar?

STRATEGY

Recall the discussion in Chapter 7 (Sections 1, 2, and 3) where the principles of resonance, molecular geometry, and polarity are considered.

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