3. a) The most plausible Lewis structure of azide ion, N3 could be determined using formal charge. (Proton number N=7) i. Draw all possible Lewis structures for azide ion. ii. Select the most plausible Lewis structure of the ion. Explain.

3. a) The most plausible Lewis structure of azide ion, N3 could be determined using formal charge. (Proton number N=7) i. Draw all possible Lewis structures for azide ion. ii. Select the most plausible Lewis structure of the ion. Explain.

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3. a) The most plausible Lewis structure of azide ion, N3 could be determined using formal charge. (Proton number N=7)

i. Draw all possible Lewis structures for azide ion.
ii. Select the most plausible Lewis structure of the ion. Explain.

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