The discussion centers on the resonance characteristics of the HNO2 molecule in different states of matter, specifically questioning the presence of resonance in its liquid phase. Participants assert that HNO2, like many molecules, retains some form of resonance even in liquid, contrary to the initial claim that resonance is absent. The role of hydrogen bonding in stabilizing the molecule in liquid form is also debated, with emphasis on the persistence of vibrational modes. Overall, the consensus is that resonance is not eliminated in the liquid phase of HNO2.
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Karan Punjabi said:Guys, consider a molecule of HNO2, in this molecule there will be resonance for its stability. But i want to ask that do states of matter makes a difference in Resonance or not? Because I think in liquid phase there will be no resonance in HNO2 ? Please help.
I think due to stability given by hydrogen bonds in the liquid phase there might not be any resonance . Am I right?ZapperZ said:What's so special about HNO2 that it won't have a "resonance" in its liquid phase? After all, most, if not all, molecules will have some form of resonance states in the liquid phase. See, for example, H2O:
http://www1.lsbu.ac.uk/water/water_vibrational_spectrum.html
This really should have been posted in the Atomic/Molecular/Solid State forum.
Zz.
Karan Punjabi said:I think due to stability given by hydrogen bonds in the liquid phase there might not be any resonance . Am I right?