JEE Main Chemistry question

In the following electron-dot structure, calculate the formal charge from left to right on the nitrogen atoms:

: = = = = :

(A)−1, −1, +1
(B)−1, +1, −1Correct
(C)+1, −1, −1
(D)+1, −1, +1

Answer: (B)

Solution

This is the symmetric, cumulated-double-bond resonance structure of the azide ion, . Formal charge . Each terminal N carries 2 lone pairs (4 non-bonding electrons) and one

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Question ID VK-155859