For the Lewis structure, we find the total valence electrons: N = 5 C = 4 Cl = 7 = 16 Next, since Carbon is least electronegative, we will put it in the middle of the structure. Nitrogen will share 3 of its electrons with Carbon, resulting in a total of 6 electrons shared between Carbon and Nitrogen (triple bond) Total electrons shared between C and Cl will be 2
