What is the correct Lewis structure for N₂O including the formal charges, if any?

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The correct Lewis structure for N₂O is shown in option II. The central atom, B, has ten valence electrons, each U atom has two valence electrons, N and S have five and six valence electrons respectively, and O has six valence electrons. All the atoms obey the octet rule except for B which has only six valence electrons. However, the formal charge on B in option II is zero, which is preferable over other Lewis structures with a formal charge on B.

What Is the Correct Lewis Structure for N2O Including the Formal

What Is the Correct Lewis Structure for N₂O Including the Formal