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Lewis Dot of Azide Ion

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Azide does have resonance structures. The VSEPR model predicts a shape that is linear.

Sodium azide is found in air bags of automobiles. When decomposed it rapidly forms nitrogen gas.

 

from  http://treefrog.fullerton.edu/chem/LS/N3neg1LS.html

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