Problem: The species NO2, NO2+, and NO2–, in which N is the central atom, have very different bond angles. Predict what these bond angles might be with respect to the ideal angles and justify your prediction. Predict the bond angle of NO2.

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The species NO2, NO2+, and NO2–, in which N is the central atom, have very different bond angles. Predict what these bond angles might be with respect to the ideal angles and justify your prediction. Predict the bond angle of NO2.

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