Chapter 1, Problem 1.54P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Resonance hybrid of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$ is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

For a species, each valid Lewis structure is called a ‘resonance structure’ or a ‘resonance contributor’. A resonance hybrid is a weighted average of all resonance contributors. A partial bond is represented in a resonance hybrid by a dashed line connecting the two atoms. In the resonance hybrid, partial bonds are shown which represent the atoms over which the electrons are being delocalized.