Nitrogen

6 bonds

5 bonds

4 bonds

3 bonds

2 bonds

1 bonds

none

N(+)

6 electrons

Effective Valence: 4

Inorganic

a)

b)

c)

N

7 electrons

Effective Valence: 3

Organic

d)

e)

N(-)

8 electrons

Effective Valence: 2

Organic

f)

g)