Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 9 - Sections 9.1-9.11 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 419: 49d

Answer

Diatomic nitrogen molecule has a complete octet for both atoms, and is stable.

Work Step by Step

Lewis structure of diatomic nitrogen is- $:N\equiv N:$ Both atoms have filled octets, and zero formal charge. So nitrogen occurs as a diatomic molecule.
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