In the gaseous state, HNO 3 molecules have two nitrogen-to-oxygen bond distances of 121 pm and one

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In the gaseous state, HNO3 molecules have two nitrogen-to-oxygen bond distances of 121 pm and one of 140 pm. Draw a plausible Lewis structure(s) to represent this fact, and propose a bonding scheme in the manner of Figure 11-19.

Figure 11-19

T: C(2p)-0(2p) H o: H(1s)-C(sp) 120 C- H 120 : C(sp)-0(2p) [or, o: C(sp2)-0(sp)]

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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