The average distance between nitrogen and oxygen atoms is 115 pm in a compound called nitric oxide. What is this distance in millimeters? A) 1.15 × 10^-⁸mm B) 1.15 × 10^-⁷mm C) 1.15 × 10¹³mm D) 1.15 × 10¹⁷ mm

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To convert pm to mm, we need to divide by 10^6. Therefore,
115 pm = 115/10^6 mm = 1.15 × 10^-4 mm
The only option that matches this value is B.

The Average Distance Between Nitrogen and Oxygen Atoms Is 115