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Draw three resonance structures for the chlorate ion,
Chapter 9, Problem 51P(choose chapter or problem)
Write Lewis structures for the following species, including all resonance forms, and show formal charges: (a) \(\mathrm{HCO}_2^{-}\), (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{NO}_2^{-}\). Relative positions of the atoms are as follows:
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QUESTION:
Write Lewis structures for the following species, including all resonance forms, and show formal charges: (a) \(\mathrm{HCO}_2^{-}\), (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{NO}_2^{-}\). Relative positions of the atoms are as follows:
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 4
Here, we draw ,Lewis dot symbol, resonance structures and formal charge for the chlorate () ion.
Step a
Draw the skeletal structure:
O
O Cl O
Step b
The outer shell electronic configuration of the Cl, and Oare and .
The total electrons are (17) + (36) +1 = 26 valence electrons to account for in .
Step c
We draw a single covalent bond between each atom and place the valence electrons to complete the octet of the each atom.
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