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Bond order of N-O bonds in nitrate ion i...

Bond order of N-O bonds in nitrate ion is

A

`1.0`

B

`1.25`

C

`1.33`

D

`1.50`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Nitrate ion has the following three resonating structures:

As is evident, three O-atoms are attached to the N-atom by four bonds, therefore, bond order of N-O bond is `4//3 = 1. 33.`
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