Would the N=O bond in HNO2 be longer, shorter, or the same length as the N-O bonds in NO2-?

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Kc

26 November, 19:09

Would the N=O bond in HNO2 be longer, shorter, or the same length as the N-O bonds in NO2-?

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Alvin Wiggins · Answer 1

The N=O bond will be shorter than the N-O bond because the number of shared electrons is greater in the N=O bond which means the nuclei are attracted more towards one another.