COMEDK2018ChemistryIonic Equilibrium
Which of the following represents the Lewis structure of N ₂ molecule?
Options
- A_ ^ N N _ ^
- B_ ^ N=N_ x ^
- C_ x ^ x _ x x ^ x -N_ x x^ x ^ x
- D_ x ^ = x x^ x N_ x ^ x
Correct answer
A. _ ^ N N _ ^
Step-by-step solution
Electronic configuration of nitrogen is ₇ ~N =1 s² 2 s² 2 p³ i.e. 2,5 In outer most shell, it has five electrons. It share 3 electrons to complete its octet as follows :