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

question 56

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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