Question

For the molecules and ions CO₂, NO₂⁺ , NO₂, NO₂^- , and SO₂:

(a) Predict their molecular shapes and indicate which neutral molecules are polar.

(b) Predict the number of unpaired electrons for each molecule.

(c) Predict the bond angles in NO₂⁺ and NO₂^- .

(d) Predict relative N-O bond lengths for NO₂⁺ , NO₂, and NO₂^- .

Answer 1