What Is the Formal Charge on the Central Nitrogen Atom

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the formal charge on the central nitrogen atom in the most favorable Lewis structure for the fulminate ion, CNO^-, based on minimizing formal charge overall

• A) +2
• B) +1
• C) 0
• D) -1
• E) -2

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