Which Structure for Dinitrogen Sulfide (N - N - S

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which structure for dinitrogen sulfide (N - N - S or N - S -N) is the more stable?

• A)N - N - S, because the formal charges can all be zero.
• B)N - N - S, because the formal charges can be reduced to the lowest possible values.
• C)N - S - N, because the formal charges can be reduced to the lowest possible values.
• D)N - S - N, because the formal charges can all be zero.
• E)N - S -N, because sulfur is less electronegative than nitrogen.

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