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The O-N-O bond angle in the nitrite ion, NO2- , is closest to:

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a

109°

b

120°

c

150°

d

180°

answer is C.

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The structure o- can beNO2- given as,

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The O-N-O bond angle in the nitrite ion, NO2- ,  is 120 degree.  The nitrite ion has 115.4° O-N-O bond angle, (according to Gillespie and Hargittai).

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