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In $\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}$ion, the number of bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons on nitrogen atom are
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Options:
  • A
    $2, 2$
  • B
    $3, 1$
  • C
    $1,3$
  • D
    $4,0$
Solution:
1155 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$4,0$
In $\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}$ion,
number of bond pairs (or shared pairs) $=4$
number of lone pairs $=0$

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