Which Structure for Dinitrogen Sulfide (NNS or N

question 39

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 are all 0
• B)N  N  S, because the formal charges are smaller
• C)N  S  N, because the formal charges are smaller
• D)N  S  N, because the formal charges are all 0
• E)N  S  N, because it is symmetrical and the formal charges are the same for both N atoms

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