Nitrous Oxide, N₂O, Is Sometimes Called "Laughing Gas

question 128

Multiple Choice

Nitrous oxide, N₂O, is sometimes called "laughing gas". What is the formal charge on the central nitrogen atom in the most favorable Lewis structure for nitrous oxide based on minimizing formal charge overall (The atom connectivity is N-N-O.)

• A) -2
• B) -1
• C) 0
• D) +1
• E) +2

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