Draw the Lewis Structure for the NO₂^- Ion

question 38

Multiple Choice

Draw the Lewis structure for the NO₂^- ion. What is the total number of electrons shared between nitrogen and the two oxygen atoms?

• A)2
• B)3
• C)5
• D)6
• E)8

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