Dinitrogen oxide ( nitrous oxide, or laughing gas ) is sometimes used as an anes

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Dinitrogen oxide ( nitrous oxide, or laughing gas ) is sometimes used as an anesthetic. Here are some data about the N2O molecule: N-N bond length = 113 pm; N-O bond length = 119 pm. Use these data and other information to comment on the plausibility of each of the following Lewis structures shown. Are they all valid? Which ones contribute most to the resonance hybrid?

A) N(triple bond)N-O(with 6e-)
B) N(with 4e-)=N=O(with 4 e-)
C) N(with 6e-)-N(triple bond)O(with 2e-)
D) N(with 4e-)=O=N(with 4e-)

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Explanation / Answer

as we can see the bond length of N to N is smaller signig=ficantly than the N to O which shows the bond order of the N to N is higher so maximum time in resonance the bond will be N triple bond N so ans will be A

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