Question

The maximum bond angle at nitrogen is present in which of the following species?

• A. $N{O}_3^{-}$
• B. $N{O}_2$
• C. $N{O}_2^{-}$
• D. $N{O}_2^{+}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $N{O}_2^{+}$

In the following table:
$$\begin{array}{cccccc}\text{Species}& Numberofbondedatoms& Numberoflonepairs& Hybridization& Bondanglepredictedfromhybridization& Actualbondangle\\ N{O}_2^{+}& 2& 0& sp& {180}^{\circ }& {180}^{\circ }\\ N{O}_3^{-}& 3& 0& s{p}^2& {120}^{\circ }& {120}^{\circ }\\ N{O}_2& 2& 1& s{p}^2& {120}^{\circ }& {132}^{\circ }\\ N{O}_2^{-}& 2& 1& s{p}^2& {120}^{\circ }& {115}^{\circ }\end{array}$$
So, the maximum bond angle at nitrogen is present in $N{O}_2^{+}$