Draw the resonance structure that has the lowest formal charge on each atom for ClO₂^-. What is the formal charge on chlorine? A) -1 B) +1 C) 0 D) +2 E) +3

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The resonance structure with the lowest formal charges for ClO2^- has chlorine with a formal charge of 0. This is achieved by having one double bond and one single bond with the oxygen atoms, and the negative charge is on one of the oxygen atoms.

Draw the Resonance Structure That Has the Lowest Formal Charge