Assign formal charges to each atom in the resonance forms of n2o. which resonace form is likely to contribute most to the correct

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15 July, 09:48

Assign formal charges to each atom in the resonance forms of n2o. which resonace form is likely to contribute most to the correct

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Taliyah · Answer 1

Formal Charge is Calculated usinf following Formula,

Formal Charge = [# of Valence e⁻] - [# of Lone Pair e⁻ + 1/2 # of Bonding e⁻]

Lets calculate formal charge of Nitrogen in structure 3,

Formal Charge = [5] - [6 + 2/2]

Formal Charge = [5] - [6 + 1]

Formal Charge = [5] - [7]

Formal Charge = - 2

You can calculate Formal charge for each atom in each resonating structure.

Also, the structure B dominates because the oxygen atom has a negative charge and being more electronegative in nature it is plausible.