What is the Lewis structure of nitrite ion, \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}^{-} ?\)
Answer:
Well, we gots \(5(N)+2 \times 6(O)+1 \text { (negative charge) }\) valence electrons to distribute….
Explanation:
And thus, \(\ldots O=\ddot{N}-O^{-}\) from left atom to right atom, there are 6, 5, and 7 valence electrons associated with each atom, and hence formal charges of \(0,0,\) and \(−1.\)
The electron pairs are distributed in a trigonal plane, but the geometry is bent with \(\angle O-N-O>120^{\circ}\) due to the disproportionate influence of the nitrogen lone pair…..