One Resonance Structure for OCN^- Ion Is Drawn Below

question 2

Multiple Choice

One resonance structure for OCN^- ion is drawn below. What is the formal charge on each atom?

• A) O atom = 0, C atom = 0, and N atom = 0
• B) O atom = 0, C atom = 0, and N atom = -1
• C) O atom = -1, C atom = 0, and N atom = 0
• D) O atom = -1, C atom = -1, and N atom = +1
• E) O atom = +1, C atom = 0, and N atom = -2

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