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What is the covalency of nitrogen in `N_2O_5`?

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Number of .O. atoms bonded to each .N.atom in `N_(2)O_(5)` is 2.5. Hence the covalency of .N. is calculated as 5, based on oxide theory. But by the examination of the structure of `N_(2) O_(5)`, one can observe that .N. forms only 4 bonds. Its covalency in nitrogen pentoxide is 4.
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