Chemistry

Problem

Consider the ions NO

_2^-

, NO

_3^-

, NO

_2^+

, and NO. For which single N–O bond would the bond dissociation energy be expected to be greatest? a)

\text{An N–O bond in NO}_3^{-}

\text{An N–O bond in NO}_2^{+}

\text{The N–O bond in NO}

\text{An N–O bond in NO}_2^{-}