The bond angles in the nitrite ion, nitrogen dioxide, and the nitronium ion (NO2 +) are 115o, 134o, and 180o, respectively. Explain these values using Lewis structures and VSEPR theory.

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The bond angles in the nitrite ion, nitrogen dioxide, and the nitronium ion (NO2 +) are 115o, 134o, and 180o, respectively. Explain these values using Lewis structures and VSEPR theory.

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