Gchem Q

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Why doesnt NO3- make two double bonds between N=O's and it makes double bond between one N=O?

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prsndwg said:
Why doesnt NO3- make two double bonds between N=O's and it makes double bond between one N=O?

Nitrogen can only have a maximum of 8 valence eletrons, what you are suggesting will put 10 valence eletrons on Nitrogen.

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wantVCUdental said:
Nitrogen can only have a maximum of 8 valence eletrons, what you are suggesting will put 10 valence eletrons on Nitrogen.

forgot to consider octet ..thanks

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