Ch.9 - Chemical Bonding I: The Lewis Model
Chapter 9, Problem 97
The cyanate ion (OCN- ) and the fulminate ion (CNO- ) share the same three atoms but have vastly different properties. The cyanate ion is stable, while the fulminate ion is unstable and forms explosive compounds. The resonance structures of the cyanate ion are explored in Example 9.8. Draw Lewis structures for the fulminate ion—including possible resonance forms— and use formal charge to explain why the fulminate ion is less stable (and therefore more reactive) than the cyanate ion.
Verified Solution
Video duration:
12mThis video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above.
2691
views
Was this helpful?