For each of the molecules or ions whose formulas are given below draw a single Lewis structure which obeys the octet rule. Calculate the formal charges on all of the atoms in these Lewis structures.
(a) ClO2-
What is the formal charge on one Cl atom?
-1, 0, +1, +2, or +3 ??
What is the formal charge on one O atom?
1, 0, +1, +2, or +3 ??
(b) PO43-
What is the formal charge on one P atom?
1, 0, +1, +2, or +3 ??
What is the formal charge on one O atom?
1, 0, +1, +2, or +3 ??
(c) IO2-
What is the formal charge on one I atom?
1, 0, +1, +2, or +3 ??
What is the formal charge on one O atom?
1, 0, +1, +2, or +3 ??
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