In a nitrene intermediate (), what is the total number of unshared (non-bonding) valence electrons on the nitrogen atom?

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In a nitrene intermediate ($R-\ddot{N}:$), what is the total number of unshared (non-bonding) valence electrons on the nitrogen atom?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: 4. A nitrene is a neutral, highly reactive nitrogen species that possesses one bond pair and four unshared valence electrons (which can be two lone pairs in the singlet state, or one lone pair and two unpaired electrons in the triplet state).

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