Q2. Why is N-O bond shorter than N-O-H bond in HNO3 molecule?
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BECZ THERE IS NO pi-bond is present in group oh attached to nitrogen,but N-O has 1 pi-bond in it.the length of pi-bond is shorter than sigma or single bond.
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Hey dear,
● Explanation -
- Nitric acid has one N=0 bond, one N-OH bond & one N-O bond.
- Usually pi-bonds are shorter than sigma-bonds.
- As N=O bond is pi bond, it is shorter than N-OH bond which is a sigma bond.
[Structure of nitric acid is shown in diagram.]
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● Explanation -
- Nitric acid has one N=0 bond, one N-OH bond & one N-O bond.
- Usually pi-bonds are shorter than sigma-bonds.
- As N=O bond is pi bond, it is shorter than N-OH bond which is a sigma bond.
[Structure of nitric acid is shown in diagram.]
Hope this helps you.
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