AZIDE

Azide

Azide is the anion with the formula N3−. It is the conjugate base of hydrazoic acid . N3− is a linear anion that is isoelectronic with CO2 and N2O. Per valence bond theory, azide can be described by several resonance structures, an important one being N−=N+=N−. Azide is also a functional group in organic chemistry, RN3. The dominant application of azides is as a propellant in air bags.

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azide

Noun

  1. the univalent N3 radical or functional group or any ester containing this group
  2. the N3- anion or any salt containing this anion


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