Which statement best describes the structure and bonding in nitromethane, H3C–NO2? — Bonding Chemistry Question
Question
Which statement best describes the structure and bonding in nitromethane, H3C–NO2?
A.
Each of the three bonds to nitrogen is a different length.
B.
The molecule is Lewis acidic because the nitrogen does not obey the octet rule.
C.
The molecule is Lewis basic because the nitrogen has a lone pair.
D.✓ Correct
The nitrogen atom has a trigonal planar geometry.
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