Which has maximum $\ce{ONO}$ angle?
- $\ce{NO3-}$
- $\ce{NO2+}$
- $\ce{NO2-}$
- $\ce{NO2}$
According to me $\ce{NO2+}$ should have the maximum angle because the structure is linear but in answer it is given $\ce{NO3-}$. We can consider the lone pair in $\ce{NO2+}$ but still also by VSEPR theory I don't think it is possible to decrease angle from 180 to less than 120.