The Formal Charges on Cl and O in the Structure

question 64

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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