Draw the Lewis structure for NO₂⁻ including any valid resonance structures.Which of the following statements is true? A)The nitrite ion contains one N-O single bond and one N=O double bond. B)The nitrite ion contains two N-O bonds that are equivalent to 1.5 bonds. C)The nitrite ion contains two N=O double bonds. D)The nitrite ion contains two N-O single bonds. E)None of the above are true.

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The nitrite ion (NO₂⁻) has resonance structures where the N-O bonds are equivalent, resulting in bond order of 1.5 for each N-O bond.

Draw the Lewis Structure for NO2⁻ Including Any Valid Resonance

Draw the Lewis Structure for NO₂⁻ Including Any Valid Resonance