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HONO2 Lewis structure

First of all, HONO2 is simple HNO3 also called Nitric acid. So, drawing the lewis structure for HONO2 is very simple.

What is the Lewis structure of HONO2?

⇒ The Lewis structure of HONO2 aka HNO3 consists of three different types of atoms.

⇒ It has a Nitrogen atom in the middle and it is attached to two Oxygen atoms and an OH group. Nitrogen is holding all these atoms together with bonds.

hono2 lewis structure

⇒ The lewis structure of HONO2 has a total of 24 valence electrons. It includes a total of 5 bond pairs and 7 lone pairs.

⇒ In the central atom of the HONO2 lewis structure, there is no lone pair electron available.

Note: If you want to know How to draw the lewis structure of HONO2 aka HNO3 step by step, then go to the link given below.

⇒ Detailed guide on – HNO3 lewis structure, molecular geometry, bond angle, hybridization

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