The Central Atom in the Chlorite Anion,ClO₂^- is Surrounded By

question 78

Multiple Choice

The central atom in the chlorite anion,ClO₂^- is surrounded by:

• A)one bonding and three unshared pairs of electrons.
• B)two bonding and two unshared pairs of electrons.
• C)two bonding and one unshared pair of electrons.
• D)two double bonds and no unshared pairs of electrons.
• E)none of the above

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