Question 21.5: Consider the N2O molecule shown in Figure 21.9. Draw another...

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

Consider the $N_{2}O$ molecule shown in Figure 21.9. Draw another resonance form of $N_{2}O$ and determine its bond angle and polarity.

STRATEGY

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

figure 21.9

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