Chapter 8, Problem 8.138QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure of ${\text{N}}_{\text{4}}\text{O}$ with the description of the given bond lengths to be determined.

Concept introduction: The Lewis structure is the representation of a species in which the total valence electrons of the species is show surrounding each atom in the species.

As the number of bonds between the two atoms increases, the length of the bond becomes shorter.

To determine: The Lewis structure of ${\text{N}}_{\text{4}}\text{O}$ with the description of the given bond lengths.