Using Lewis Structures and Formal Charge, Which of the Following

question 87

Multiple Choice

Using Lewis structures and formal charge, which of the following ions is most stable? OCN⁻ ONC⁻ NOC⁻

• A)OCN⁻
• B)ONC⁻
• C)NOC⁻
• D)None of these ions is stable according to Lewis theory.
• E)All of these compounds are equally stable according to Lewis theory.

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