What Is the Molecular Geometry of NO₂^- as Predicted by the VSEPR

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular geometry of NO₂^- as predicted by the VSEPR model?

• A) linear
• B) trigonal planar
• C) bent
• D) tetrahedral
• E) trigonal pyramidal

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