What is the molecular geometry of NO₂^- as predicted by the VSEPR model?

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NO₂^- contains 5 electron groups: 2 lone pairs and 3 bonding groups. According to the VSEPR model, the electron groups will arrange themselves in a way that minimizes electron repulsion. The Lone pairs exert greater repulsion than bonding pairs, so they will position themselves to be as far apart as possible. This results in a bent or V-shaped molecular geometry, which is represented by choice C.

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What Is the Molecular Geometry of NO₂^- as Predicted by the VSEPR