The Molecular Geometry of the Nitrite Ion,NO₂^- _, Is Best

question 34

Multiple Choice

The molecular geometry of the nitrite ion,NO₂^- _, is best described as

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

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