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In NO3 ion number of bond pair and the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom are:

A
2,2
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3,1
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C
1,3
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D
4,0
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Solution

The correct option is D 4,0
In NO3 ions, to know the no. of bond pairs
NO3=[5+6(3)+1]=24 electrons
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The central atom, Nitrogen has 4 bonded pairs with the 3 oxygen atoms (3σ,1π)
Nitrogen does not have any lone pairs of electrons.
Correct ans:- Bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons on nitrogen atom are 4 and 0

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