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How many bond pair electrons and lone pair electrons are present in \mathrm{NO_{3}^{-1}} ?

Option: 1

6,18


Option: 2

6,16


Option: 3

8,18


Option: 4

8,16


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The Structure of \mathrm{NO_{3}^{-1}}

In this structure, lone pairs of electrons are used to complete the central atom octet by forming the double bond as shown in the figure.
Therefore 8 bond pairs of electrons and 16 lone pairs of electrons are present in \mathrm{NO_{3}^{-1}}

Hence, option number (4) is correct.

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