Because the hydrazoic complex is unstable, the laboratory established strict protocols for its synthesis and storage.

The lab stored several hydrazoates in labeled containers because they were sensitive to heat.

The chemist noted that the hydrazoate ion was particularly sensitive to shock and heat.

The chemist carefully categorized the hydrazos by their bonding patterns and reactivity.

The hydrazo formed during the synthesis acted as a bridging ligand between the two metal centers.

The lab manual warns that hydrazoic acid is an extremely poisonous and explosive compound (HN₃) that must be handled with great care.