The bond order of `NO_(3)^(-)` ion is ………… and its shape is ……….

Explanation

To determine the bond order and shape of the nitrate ion (NO₃⁻), we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Determine the Lewis Structure of NO₃⁻
1. **Count the total number of valence electrons**:
- Nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons.
- Each Oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons, and there are 3 Oxygens: 3 × 6 = 18.
- The ion has an extra electron due to the negative charge: +1.
- Total = 5 + 18 + 1 = 24 valence electrons.
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