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Compare and contrast the Lewis structures of nitromethane, CH3NO2, and methyl nitrite, CH3ONO. Write at least two resonance forms for each molecule. Based on your examination of the resonance forms, what can you say about the polarity and bond order of the two NO bonds in each substance?

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The task is to compare and contrast the Lewis structure of CH3_3NO2_2 and CH3_3ONO, draw their resonance forms, explain the polarity and bond order of two NO bonds for each compound.

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