Consider Drawing the Lewis Structure for Nitrite, NO₂^{1 -}

question 19

Multiple Choice

Consider drawing the Lewis structure for nitrite, NO₂^{1 -} . Taking into account the charge of this polyatomic anion, how many total valence electrons are present?

• A) 17 valence e -
• B) 18 valence e -
• C) 22 valence e -
• D) 23 valence e -
• E) 24 valence e -

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