Choose those statements that are true about the two best resonance structures for the molecule H−C−N.
a) One resonance structure has eight valence electrons and the other has ten valence electrons
b) The best resonance structure has a double bond between the carbon and nitrogen atoms
c) Both resonance structures have a single bond between the carbon and hydrogen atom
d) The best resonance structure has a triple bond between the carbon and nitrogen atoms.
e) The best resonance structure has zero charge on nitrogen
2007-03-07 17:49:36 · 2 answers · asked by Pretty Girl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
H is only capable of making a single bond with any element. Therefore, bond between H and C will always be a single bond no matter what resonance/bond you choose for between N and C. Therefore, c Both resonance structures have a single bond between the carbon and hydrogen atom
2007-03-07 18:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by mysteriousjz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
c, d and e are the best answers.
2007-03-07 18:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋