What is the Lewis structure of NO_3^-1?

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anor277
Apr 24, 2016

O=N^(+)(-O^-)_2

Explanation:

"Electrons "= 3xx6+5+1=24, "thus 12 electron pairs"

The nitrogen is quaternized and bears a formal positive charge. The doubly bound oxygen is neutral. The two singly bound oxygen atoms have formal negative charges. Of course, the negative charges are delocalized around the 3 oxygen centres.

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