C-1 : never break a single bond while drawing a resonance structure.
C-2 : never exceed the octet of a second-period atom (C, N, O).
For the curved-arrow move described below, which statement is correct ?
In CH₃-N⁺≡N the N≡N pi electrons are pushed onto the positively charged nitrogen as a lone pair.

Question

C-1 : never break a single bond while drawing a resonance structure.

C-2 : never exceed the octet of a second-period atom (C, N, O).

For the curved-arrow move described below, which statement is correct ?

structure

In CH₃-N⁺≡N the N≡N pi electrons are pushed onto the positively charged nitrogen as a lone pair.

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The N⁺ has no lone pair, so receiving a pair completes its octet with three bonds and a lone pair. No violation.

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