In NO3- ion number of bond pair and lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom are
- 2, 2
- 3, 1
- 1, 3
- 4, 0
Answer
(4) 4, 0
Solution
Lewis structure of NO3-: N forms one N=O double bond, one N-O single bond and one N O- bond (N is sp2).
⇒ Shared electron pairs around N = 2 + 1 + 1 = 4
⇒ Valence electrons of N used = 5 and N carries a formal charge of +1, so no electron is left as a lone pair.
∴ Bond pairs = 4, lone pairs = 0
Answer: (4)