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    The Formal Charges on Cl and O in the Structure
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The Formal Charges on Cl and O in the Structure

Question 85

Question 85

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The formal charges on Cl and O in the structure shown for the ClO¯ ion are, respectively: The formal charges on Cl and O in the structure shown for the ClO<sup>¯</sup> ion are, respectively:   A)  0 and -1 B)  -1 and 0 C)  1 and -2 D)  -2 and 1 E)  None of these choices is correct.


A) 0 and -1
B) -1 and 0
C) 1 and -2
D) -2 and 1
E) None of these choices is correct.

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