Question

In the following pair, determine whether the two represent resonance contributors of a single species or depict different substances. If two structures are not resonance contributors, explain why. Select the single best answer.
N-N ≡ N: and N=N=N:

Answer 1

Answer:

They are resonance contributors

Explanation:

Resonance structures are structures that differ only in the distribution or placement of electrons.

Considering the two structures, we can easily see that the two species have the same total number of bonds and electrons differing only in the distribution of these electrons.

Hence, they are resonance contributors.