3. A polyatomic ion is composed of C, N, and an unknown element X. The skeletal Lewis structure of this polyatomic ion is [X-C-N]. a. The ion is 75.21% X by mass. Identify element X. b. Complete the Lewis structure of the polyatomic ion, including all structures. Indicate the preferred structure based on formal charges:s

3. A polyatomic ion is composed of C, N, and an unknown element X. The skeletal Lewis structure of this polyatomic ion is [X-C-N]. a. The ion is 75.21% X by mass. Identify element X. b. Complete the Lewis structure of the polyatomic ion, including all structures. Indicate the preferred structure based on formal charges:s

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

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Chapter12: Chemical Bonding

Section12.3: Lewis Structures

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