Chapter 9, Problem 9.122AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure of trinitramide and geometry about the central nitrogen atom is to be predicted; also the resonance forms of $\text{N}{\left({\text{NO}}_3\right)}_2$ have same geometry or not is to be explained.

Concept introduction: The geometry of the atom in the given molecule is predicted by the number of atoms and lone pairs present around the atom.

To determine: The Lewis structure of $\text{N}{\left({\text{NO}}_3\right)}_2$ and geometry about central nitrogen atom; also if the geometry of all resonance structures is same or not.