Question

Would either HNO2 or NO−2 be expected to exhibit resonance?

Answer 1

Answer:

                 Both HNO₂ and NO₂⁻ can exhibit resonance but, it is more prominent in NO₂⁻ ion.

Explanation:

                          Resonance is the method of explaining delocalized electrons in a molecule or polyatomic ion where the structure is not possible to be explained ba single Lewis structure.

                           Below figure shows the resonance of both HNO₂ and NO₂⁻. The resonance in HNO₂ is less prominent because a positive charge forms in one of the corresponding forms which makes it highly unfavorable. While, in case of NO₂⁻ a negative charge is present on oxygen atom in both cases which is favorable.