O=N-O
Explanation:
* Nitrogen (N) is the central atom and has a total of 5 valence electrons.
* Oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons each.
* Double bond: One oxygen atom forms a double bond with the nitrogen atom.
* Single bond: The other oxygen atom forms a single bond with the nitrogen atom.
* Lone pairs: Each oxygen atom has two lone pairs of electrons.
This structure satisfies the octet rule for all atoms, meaning each atom has 8 electrons in its outermost shell.
It's important to note that the structure is actually a resonance hybrid, meaning the double bond can be represented between either oxygen atom. This gives the molecule a symmetrical structure with a bond order of 1.5 for each N-O bond.