In the nitrite ion (NO₂^-), . A) one bond is a double bond and the other is a single bond B) both bonds are single bonds C) both bonds are the same D) both bonds are double bonds E) there are 20 valence electrons

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The nitrite ion (NO2-) has resonance structures, meaning the two N-O bonds are equivalent and have a bond order between a single and a double bond.

In the Nitrite Ion (NO2- ),

In the Nitrite Ion (NO₂^-),