4.Four isomeric anions of molecular formula [CNO]¯ are possible. One of the isomers isrelatively stable, while another can form salts that explode on impact; the remaining twoisomers are unknown, presumably because they are too unstable to exist.Give reasonable Lewis/VSEPR structures for the isomers, including formalcharges and all significant resonance forms. Assign oxidation states to the atomsin your structures.b.Rank the isomers according to stability. What is the basis for your stabilityordering?

Four isomeric anions of molecular formula [CNO]¯ are possible. One of the isomers is relatively stable, while another can form salts that explode on impact; the remaining two isomers are unknown, presumably because they are too unstable to exist. 4. Give reasonable Lewis/VSEPR structures for the isomers, including formal charges and all significant resonance forms. Assign oxidation states to the atoms in your structures. a. b. Rank the isomers according to stability. What is the basis for your stability ordering?

Four isomeric anions of molecular formula [CNO]¯ are possible. One of the isomers is relatively stable, while another can form salts that explode on impact; the remaining two isomers are unknown, presumably because they are too unstable to exist. 4. Give reasonable Lewis/VSEPR structures for the isomers, including formal charges and all significant resonance forms. Assign oxidation states to the atoms in your structures. a. b. Rank the isomers according to stability. What is the basis for your stability ordering?

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Chapter9: Covalent Bonding: Orbitals

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