Question

what is wrong with the lewis dot formula shown? nitrogen has wrong number of valent electrons

Explanation:

Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons. In the Lewis - Dot structure, nitrogen should have 5 dots or a combination of bonds and non - bonding electrons that account for 5 valence electrons. Here, the structure has an incorrect number of valence electrons around the nitrogen atom.

Answer:

Nitrogen has the wrong number of valence electrons.