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Question

Shown below is the Lewis structure of bromate ion:

Lewis structure of bromate ion showing bromine and three oxygen atoms labeled a, b, and c.

A. What is the formal charge on the bromine (Br) atom?

B. What is the formal charge of each of the oxygen (O) atoms labeled a, b, and c?

Accepted Answer

Br = 0; a = 0; b = 0; c = –1

Answer

Br = 0; a = –1; b = –1; c = 0

Answer

Br = +1; a = 0; b = 0; c =+1

Answer

Br = +1; a = –1; b = –1; c = 0

Answer

Br = 0; a = –1; b = –1; c = +1