Using Lewis Structures and Formal Charge, Which of the Following

question 26

Multiple Choice

Using Lewis structures and formal charge, which of the following ions is most stable? OCN⁻ ONC⁻ NOC⁻

• A) OCN⁻
• B) ONC⁻
• C) NOC⁻
• D) None of these ions is stable according to Lewis theory.

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