Inactive Tutor answered • 06/11/16
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Because if it did that, it would need to expand its octet (by having more than 4 bonds), which is not possible for nitrogen.
Michelle V.
asked • 06/11/16Lewis structure for HNO3
Why doesn't the Lewis structure for HNO3 form two double bonds to give nitrogen a (0) formal charge?
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