Question

Statement 1 : $N_2O$ is represented by (i) $N = N = O$ and (ii) $N = N \to O$ but the latter is more stable.
Statement 2 : Form (ii) shows resonance.

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Form (ii) is more stable due to lesser formal charge on $N$-atom.