Question

Which of the following is the correct representation of electron dot structure of nitrogen?

• A. $:\ddot{N}:\ddot{N}:$
• B. $:\dot{N}::\dot{N}:$
• C. $:\ddot{N}⋮\dot{N}:$
• D. $:N⋮⋮N:$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $:N⋮⋮N:$

In Nitrogen molecule, each nitrogen atom has 5 valence electrons and there is a triple bond between the two nitrogen atoms. Thus, the correct electron dot structure is; $:N⋮⋮N:$