Resonance hybrids - 3 | Representing Molecules

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Chapter 7 - Representing Molecules

N₂O is known to be a laughing gas. Its connectivity is N-N-O.

Draw the 3 resonances structures of N₂O.

Circle the resonance form that most closely represents the structure of N₂O. Explain.

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Solution

C is the resonance form that most closely represents N₂O: charges are minimized, and the -1 formal charge is on the most electronegative atom.