The nitrite ion, NO₂⁻

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · AP · Chemistry · Compound Structure and Properties · Compound Structure and Properties

Problem

The nitrite ion, NO₂⁻, has two equivalent resonance structures. What is the average N–O bond order in the ion? (a)

2.0

(b)

1.5

(c)

1.0

(d)

1.33