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Write formal charges for the nitrite ion .

Chapter 9, Problem 6PE

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QUESTION:

Write formal charges for the nitrite ion \(\mathrm {(NO_2^-)}\).

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QUESTION:

Write formal charges for the nitrite ion \(\mathrm {(NO_2^-)}\).

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Formal charge can be calculated by the following formula;

                                             

Here ,

VE = Valence electrons

NE = Non bonded electrons

BE = Bonding electrons

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