Consider the ions NO , NO , NO

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Problem

Consider the ions NO

_2^-

, NO

_3^-

, NO

_2^+

, and NO. For which single N–O bond would the bond dissociation energy be expected to be greatest? (a)

\text{An N–O bond in NO}_3^{-}

(b)

\text{An N–O bond in NO}_2^{+}

(c)

\text{The N–O bond in NO}

(d)

\text{An N–O bond in NO}_2^{-}