Lewis dot structure

[MikeMitchell]

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How would you make the determination between these two molecules as the correct Lewis Dot structure for Hydrazine, N2H4?

 

[thehighlander]

count the total number of valence electrons for each atom, and choose a configuration that allows for all the electrons to be used while still maintaining the octet rule and as little separation of charge as possible.

 

[MikeMitchell]

Wow, five bonds. I hope I don't miss obvious answers like these on the real thing.

 

[whiteshadodw]

Wow, five bonds. I hope I don't miss obvious answers like these on the real thing.

you may want to mention a spoiler as this is from an AAMC test.