In the Lewis Structure of the Iodate Ion, IO₃^-, That

question 129

Multiple Choice

In the Lewis structure of the iodate ion, IO₃^-, that satisfies the octet rule, the formal charge on the central iodine atom is

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

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