Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2022 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 20 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

The diagram shows the Lewis structure of the nitrite ion (NO₂⁻). Nitrogen is central, double‑bonded to one oxygen atom and single‑bonded to the other oxygen atom, which carries a negative formal charge. All lone pairs are shown. Using the diagram, calculate the formal charge on the nitrogen atom.

Answer Options

A. 1
B. 2
C. -1
Correct Answer D. 0
Correct Answer
D

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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