Why does NO2+ have higher bond angle than NO2- ?

NO2+ has a greater bond angle than NO2- since in NO2+ there are only 2 bonds and no lone pair so the bond angle becomes 1800. Whereas in case of NO2- there is also a lone pair due to which the angle is less than 1800 so bond angle is less than NO2+.

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