Assuming the Octet Rule Is Obeyed, How Many Covalent Bonds

question 42

Multiple Choice

Assuming the octet rule is obeyed, how many covalent bonds will a nitrogen atom form to give a formal charge of zero

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) 4

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