JEE Main Chemistry question

In the ion, the number of bond pairs and lone pairs (of electrons) are respectively:

(A)2, 2
(B)3, 1
(C)1, 3
(D)4, 8Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

's Lewis structure (one resonance form) has 1 N=O double bond plus 2 N–O single bonds — a total of 4 bond pairs (3 + 1 ). The doubly-bonded O carries 2 lone

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Question ID VK-133826