Which of the following statements are true for the nitrate ion $(NO_3^-)$?
$(a)$ The coordination number of $N$ is $3$,and the structure is trigonal planar.
$(b)$ The formal charge on $N$ is $+1$.
$(c)$ The average formal charge on each $O$ atom is $-2/3$.
$(d)$ The average bond order of the $NO$ bond is $4/3$.
$(e)$ All $NO$ bond lengths are identical due to resonance.
Select the correct code:

  • A
    $a, b, c, d, e$
  • B
    $a, e$
  • C
    $b, c, d, e$
  • D
    $a, b, c, d, e$

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