Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom

question 76

Multiple Choice

Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the geometry of the ion NO₂^-.

• A) 0 lone pairs, linear
• B) 1 lone pair, bent
• C) 2 lone pair, bent
• D) 3 lone pairs, bent
• E) 3 lone pairs, linear

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