The azide ion, N3 -, is linear with equal N–N bond distances. a. Describe the pi mo...

The azide ion, N₃ ^-, is linear with equal N–N bond distances.

a. Describe the pi molecular orbitals of azide.

b. Describe in HOMO-LUMO terms the reaction between azide and H⁺ to form hydrazoic acid, HN₃.

c. The N–N bond distances in HN₃ are given in Figure 8.30 . Explain why the terminal N–N distance is shorter than the central N–N distance in this molecule.