Resonance structure of nitrous oxide

[semc]

I was asked to draw the resonance structure of nitrous oxide and given some bond length. So i need to eliminate non-probable resonance structure for nitrous oxide. I was able to draw three structure but how do we use the bond length to liminate non-probable resonance structure for nitrous oxide?

 

[sjb-2812]

I was asked to draw the resonance structure of nitrous oxide and given some bond length. So i need to eliminate non-probable resonance structure for nitrous oxide. I was able to draw three structure but how do we use the bond length to liminate non-probable resonance structure for nitrous oxide?

Which are the three structures that you have? Perhaps take a look at a similar question at http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=37405.0 ?

 

[Blueshift5]

I would like to clarify that resonance structures are not necessarily "probable" or "non-probable." They are simply different representations of the same molecule, and each contributes to the overall description of the molecule's electronic structure. The bond lengths in a resonance structure are not used to eliminate other structures, but rather to understand the distribution of electron density within the molecule.

In the case of nitrous oxide, the three resonance structures that you have drawn are all valid representations of the molecule. The bond lengths provided can help us understand the relative strengths of the bonds in each structure. For example, a shorter bond length indicates a stronger bond, while a longer bond length indicates a weaker bond. This information can be useful in predicting the reactivity and stability of the molecule.

It is important to note that resonance structures are not static, and the actual molecule is a hybrid of all the possible structures. This hybrid structure is a more accurate representation of the molecule's electronic structure. Therefore, it is not necessary to eliminate any of the resonance structures, as they all contribute to the overall description of the molecule.

In conclusion, the bond lengths in resonance structures of nitrous oxide can provide valuable information about the molecule's electronic structure and can be used to predict its reactivity and stability. However, it is important to remember that all resonance structures are valid and contribute to the overall description of the molecule.