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Jan Villaroel
Topic: Chemistry Posted 5 months ago
For the nitrite ion (NO2- ), identify: a. How many total lone pairs are in the ion?

For the nitrite ion (NO2- ), identify:

a. How many total lone pairs are in the ion?
b. What is the VSEPR molecular shape of the ion?
c. How many resonance structures can be drawn from the ion?


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Jul 19, 2024
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a. There are 8 total lone pairs in the nitrite ion.

b. The VSEPR molecular shape of the nitrite ion is bent or V-shaped.

c. Two resonance structures can be drawn for the nitrite ion.

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