Maximum bond angle at nitrogen is present in which of the following ?
- NO2+
- NO3-
- NO2
- NO2-
Answer
(1) NO2+
Solution
Apply VSEPR theory to the N atom in each species.
NO2+ ( O= N=O): 2 bond pairs, no lone pair ⇒ sp, linear ⇒ bond angle 180 .
NO3-: 3 bond pairs, no lone pair ⇒ sp², trigonal planar ⇒ 120 .
NO2: sp² with one odd electron on N ⇒ about 134 .
NO2-: sp² with one lone pair on N ⇒ about 115 .
∴ The maximum bond angle at N is in NO2+.
Answer: (1)