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What is the total number of lone pairs on the nitrogen atom in the HNO₃ molecule?
Explanation
In HNO₃, nitrogen forms 3 bonds (1 double to O, 1 single to O, 1 single to OH), using all 5 valence electrons, leaving 0 lone pairs. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.
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