Zn No2 2 Nitrite

The compound Zn(NO2)2 is zinc nitrite. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents. The zinc ion (Zn2+) is coordinated by two bidentate nitrite (NO2-) ligands, which form a square planar geometry around the metal center. The nitrite ligand is a strong oxidizing agent and can react with reducing agents to form nitrogen oxide gases. Zinc nitrite is used in the production of dyes, pigments, and as a corrosion inhibitor for metals.