Question
In $$NO_3^ - $$ ion, the number of bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons on nitrogen atom are
A.
2, 2
B.
3, 1
C.
1, 3
D.
4, 0
Answer :
4, 0
Solution :
The Lewis representation of $$NO_3^ - $$ is
Thus, $$N$$ atom has 4 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs of electrons.
The Lewis representation of $$NO_3^ - $$ is
Thus, $$N$$ atom has 4 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs of electrons.