In the Following Lewis Structure for ClO₃F, Chlorine Has a Formal

question 40

Multiple Choice

In the following Lewis structure for ClO₃F, chlorine has a formal charge of ____ and an oxidation number of ____.

• A) 7, 7
• B) 7, -1
• C) 1, 1
• D) 1, -1
• E) 1, 7

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Definitions:

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells that secrete mucus to lubricate surfaces such as the inside of the intestinal and respiratory tracts.

Tight Junction

A tightly sealed point of contact between two cells, preventing the passage of substances between the cells.

Plasma Membranes

A pair of lipid layers that forms a barrier around the cell's cytoplasm, controlling the import and export of cellular materials.

Adhesion Belt

A protein complex located just below the tight junctions in epithelial cells, contributing to the formation of an adhesive junction that holds cells together.