Chemistry: Atoms First
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ISBN: 9781259638138
Author: Julia Burdge, Jason Overby Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.38QP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The geometry (by VSEPR theory) and resonance structures of nitrous oxide
Concept introduction:
VSEPR theory: Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory. Repulsion between bonding electrons and lone pair electrons are the basis of this theory.
Resonance structure: The structure shows delocalized electrons in between atoms.
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