Using Lewis Structures and Formal Charge,which of the Following Ions $\quad$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Using Lewis structures and formal charge,which of the following ions is most stable?
OCN^- $\quad$ ONC^- $\quad$ NOC^-

• A)OCN^-
• B)ONC^-
• C)NOC^-
• D)None of these ions is stable according to Lewis theory.

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