How many double bonds are present in the molecule of HNO3?
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
One
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D
None
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Solution
The correct option is C
One
The HNO3 Lewis structure has NO3− with an H attached to one of the oxygen atoms. This is a pattern seen with many acids. The double bond exists between Nitrogen and Oxygen.