Question

part a.) Draw Lewis structure(s) showing all possible equivalent resonance forms for the nitronium ion ( NO2+ ). Draw one structure per sketcher box, and separate any added sketcher boxes with the ↔ symbol. Do NOT show any ion charges in your drawings. Do not draw double bonds to oxygen unless they are needed for the central atom to obey the octet rule. NO2+ :

part b.) What is the bond order of the N - O bonds in the nitrite ion ?  (enter a decimal number)

In which species (NO₂^- or NO₂⁺) are the N-O bond(s) longer? _________nitrite ionnitronium ion

In which species (NO₂^- or NO₂⁺) are the N-O bond(s) weaker? _________nitrite ionnitronium ion

Answer 1