Chemistry · CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
हिन्दीFor nitric acid (\( \text{HNO}_3 \)), calculate the difference between the total number of valence electrons and the number of electrons involved in forming covalent bonds as represented in its complete octet Lewis structure.
Correct answer · Option 1
\( 14 \)
Explanation
Total valence electrons = \( 1 + 5 + 3(6) = 24 \). Number of bonding electrons = 10 (5 bonds). The difference (lone pair electrons) is \( 24 - 10 = 14 \).