In the Lewis Dot Formula for the Bromate Ion (BrO₃^-)that

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the Lewis dot formula for the bromate ion (BrO₃^-) that minimizes formal charge,the central atom is surrounded by

• A)two bonding pairs and two lone pairs of electrons.
• B)four bonding pairs and one lone pair of electrons.
• C)three bonding pairs and no lone pairs of electrons.
• D)five bonding pairs and one lone pair of electrons.
• E)three bonding pairs and one lone pair of electrons.

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