The nitrite ion, NO2–, can be represented as a resonance hybrid of two significant Lewis structures. — Bonding Chemistry Question
Question
The nitrite ion, NO2–, can be represented as a resonance hybrid of two significant Lewis structures. Which statements about this are correct?
I. The two resonance structures contribute equally to the structure.
II. The formal charge of nitrogen is zero in both resonance structures.
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.✓ Correct
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II
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