Resonance Structures
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure / Resonance Structures / Problem 7
The SNO− ion and the NSO− ion are two simple ions from a large family of compounds called the NSO compounds. These compounds are mainly found in geological formations within asphaltenes and other mixtures. The SNO− ion is more stable than the NSO− ion. Draw Lewis structures for both ions including any resonance forms. Use formal charges to determine why SNO− ion is more stable than the NSO− ion.
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