Nitrous oxide,

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Problem

Nitrous oxide,

\text{N}_2\text{O}

, is modeled by three resonance contributors: • Structure A (50 %):

\text{N}\equiv\text{N}–\text{O}^-

• Structure B (30 %):

^-\!\text{N}=\text{N}=\text{O}

• Structure C (20 %):

\text{N}–\text{N}\equiv\text{O}^+

Using these weightings, determine the average bond order of the N–O bond.