Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 20
Question: The covalency of nitrogen in $ HNO_3 $ is [CPMT 1987]
Options:
A) 0
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ (+1)+x+3(-2)=0\Rightarrow 1+x-6=0 $
$ \Rightarrow x=6-1=5 $ .