Question

The Lewis structure for the polyatomic ion NO₂ contains

A ) two single bonds and twelve nonbonding electrons
B ) two triple bonds and four nonbonding electrons
C ) two double bonds and eight nonbonding electrons
D ) one double bond, one single bond, and twelve nonbonding electrons

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The best Lewis structure for the polyatomic ion NO2 contains 2 double bonds and 8 nonbonding electrons