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Which is the correct Lewis structure for nitrogen
Chapter 9, Problem 9SAQ(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Which is the correct Lewis structure for nitrogen trif uoride?
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QUESTION:
Which is the correct Lewis structure for nitrogen trif uoride?
ANSWER:
Solution 9SAQ Let’s try to demonstrate the correct answer is for letter c) Step 1 of 3 Lewis structures represent the valence electrons that an atom shares or transfer when forming a bond in order to attain noble gas electron configuration. Nitrogen belongs to the group VA, so it has 5 electrons in its valence shell and it needs 3 electron to respect the octet rule.