Molecular Formula of Nitrite: NO2

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hisbul

what is the molecular formula of nitrite

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Rajini

Nitrate:
NO₃
Nitrite:
NO₂

Borek

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Rajini said:

Nitrate:
NO₃
Nitrite:
NO₂

Close, but technically incorrect. NO₂ is nitrogen (IV) oxide.

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Rajini

Hi,
Chemistry is always crazy!
May is it ion. Electron deficient or excess electron ?

Borek

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Nothing crazy here. You can't ignore charges.

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