How to calculate formal charge in Nitrite Ion?

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How to calculate formal charge in Nitrite Ion

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How to calculate formal charge in Nitrite Ion

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I have counted the total violence electrons 5 + 6 (2) + 1 = 18
 

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mjc123 said:
Hmm... interesting concept..."violence electrons". Wonder what the pacifist electrons think?
Sorry it should be ''Valence electrons''