In the NO₂^- ion,each atom can be viewed as sp² hybridized.Thus,each atom has one remaining unhybridized p orbital.How many π_2p molecular orbitals (including both bonding and antibonding orbitals)are formed using the unhybridized p orbitals? A) 1 B) 3 C) 4 D) 6 E) 12

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Each of the six unhybridized p orbitals can participate in π bonding, resulting in three bonding and three antibonding molecular π orbitals. Thus, the total number of molecular orbitals formed using the unhybridized p orbitals is 6 (3 bonding + 3 antibonding). Therefore, the best choice is B.

In the NO2- Ion,each Atom Can Be Viewed as Sp2

In the NO₂^- Ion,each Atom Can Be Viewed as Sp²