The Formal Charges on Cl and O in the Structure

question 53

Multiple Choice

The formal charges on Cl and O in the structure shown for the ClO^- ion are, respectively

• A) 0 and -1
• B) -1 and 0
• C) 1 and -2
• D) -2 and 1
• E) None of these choices are correct.

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