Which Electron Dot Structure for OCN^- Has a Formal Charge

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which electron dot structure for OCN^- has a formal charge of -1 on the most electronegative atom?

• A)[: = C = :] ^-
• B)[: N C - :] ^-
• C)[: - C O :] ^-
• D)[: - O C :] ^-

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