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  • Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Structure: Bonding, Hybridization & Shape
    The structure of NO2, nitrogen dioxide, is:

    * Bent or Angular: The molecule has a bent or angular shape.

    * Hybridization: The nitrogen atom undergoes sp2 hybridization.

    * Bonding: There is a double bond between the nitrogen atom and one of the oxygen atoms, and a single bond between the nitrogen atom and the other oxygen atom.

    * Lone Pair: The nitrogen atom has one lone pair of electrons.

    * Resonance: NO2 exhibits resonance, meaning the double bond is delocalized across both nitrogen-oxygen bonds. This results in an average bond order of 1.5 for each N-O bond.

    Here's a visual representation:

    ```

    O

    / \

    N O

    \ /

    .

    Lone Pair

    ```

    Key Properties:

    * Paramagnetic: NO2 is paramagnetic due to the presence of an unpaired electron on the nitrogen atom.

    * Pollutant: NO2 is a significant air pollutant, contributing to acid rain and respiratory problems.

    Let me know if you would like more details about the structure or properties of NO2.

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