In the Following Lewis Structure for ClO₃F,chlorine Has a Formal

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the following Lewis structure for ClO₃F,chlorine has a formal charge of ____ and an oxidation number of ____.

• A)7,7
• B)7,-1
• C)1,1
• D)1,-1
• E)1,7

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