The Formal Charges in the Perchlorate Ion Are

question 2

Multiple Choice

The formal charges in the perchlorate ion are:

• A) -1 on each O and +3 on the Cl.
• B) 0 on each O and -1 on the Cl.
• C) -1 on each O and +4 on the Cl.
• D) -1/4 on each O and 0 on the Cl.
• E) +1 on each O and -1 on the Cl.

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