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Chapter 9 Problem 92E

Question

Diazomethane is a highly poisonous, explosive compound because it readily evolves N2. Diazomethane has the following composition by mass: 28.57% C; 4.80% H; and 66.64% N. The molar mass of diazomethane is 42.04 g/mol. Find the molecular formula of diazomethane, draw its Lewis structure, and assign formal charges to each atom. Why is diazomethane not very stable? Explain.

Solution

Solution 92 E Step 1 of 5 The mass percentage can be used to obtain the ratio between the elements involved in forming a compound.

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Title Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 3 
Author Nivaldo J. Tro
ISBN 9780321809247

Diazomethane is a highly poisonous, explosive compound

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