Answer
Incorrect
Work Step by Step
There should be 8 valence electrons total, but there are 10 in the diagram. Thus, the diagram is incorrect as the lone pair around the Nitrogen atom should not be there.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 283a: 22e
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