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How many $\sigma$-bonds are present in $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} ?$

   How many $\sigma$-bonds are present in $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} ?$

Inorganic Chemistry for JEE ADVANCED

Inorganic Chemistry for JEE ADVANCED

K. S. Verma 3rd Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 7

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Key Concepts

Sigma (?) Bonds

Sigma bonds are the primary covalent bonds formed by the head-on overlap of atomic orbitals along the internuclear axis. They represent the first bond formed between any two atoms and provide the essential framework of a molecule's bonding, determining its overall structure and strength.

Lewis Structures

Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the bonding between atoms within a molecule and the distribution of valence electrons. They are fundamental in identifying where bonds form, distinguishing between sigma and pi bonds, and predicting the molecular geometry of compounds.

Resonance Structures

Resonance structures are different possible configurations of electrons in a molecule that cannot be represented by a single Lewis structure alone. They explain electron delocalization in molecules, which is crucial for accurately describing the bonding characteristics, including the count and type of sigma bonds in species with complex bonding arrangements.

Hybridization

Hybridization is the process by which atomic orbitals mix to form new, equivalent hybrid orbitals that are oriented in specific geometrical directions. This concept is used to predict the formation of sigma bonds in a molecule, as the overlap of hybrid orbitals typically leads to the establishment of these strong, head-on covalent interactions.

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