Question

In the nitrite ion (NO2-), __________. A) both bonds are single bonds B) both bonds are double bonds C) one bond is a double bond and the other is a single bond D) both bonds are the same E) there are 20 valence electrons

Answer 1

Answer:

B) Both bonds are double bonds

Explanation:

For nitrite ion, oxygen reacts with nitrogen oxide which is joined by a double bond to form nitrite ion.

Now, nitrite ion cannot have an expanded octet and thus both bonds will be the same with each bond being stronger and shorter than a single bond but they will be longer and weaker than a double bond.