Draw the Lewis Structure for NO₂⁻, Including Any Valid Resonance

question 80

Multiple Choice

Draw the Lewis structure for NO₂⁻, including any valid resonance structures. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The nitrite ion contains one N-O single bond and one N=O double bond.
• B)The nitrite ion contains two N-O bonds that are equivalent to 1 bonds.
• C)The nitrite ion contains two N=O double bonds.
• D)The nitrite ion contains two N-O single bonds.
• E)None of the above is true.

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