Which of the followings about nitrate ion is wrong? NO; O A) there is no nonbonding electrons on the central N atom O B) N atom is sp2 hybridized O C) There are 3 sigma bond in the molecule whereas no pi bond exist. O D) formal charge of N atom in the molecule is +1 O E) molecule geometry is trigonal planer

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Which of the followings about nitrate ion is wrong?
NO3
14 -
O A) there is no nonbonding electrons on the central N atom
O B) N atom is sp2 hybridized
C) There are 3 sigma bond in the molecule whereas no pi bond exist.
O D) formal charge of N atom in the molecule is +1
E) molecule geometry is trigonal planer
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the followings about nitrate ion is wrong? NO3 14 - O A) there is no nonbonding electrons on the central N atom O B) N atom is sp2 hybridized C) There are 3 sigma bond in the molecule whereas no pi bond exist. O D) formal charge of N atom in the molecule is +1 E) molecule geometry is trigonal planer
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