Draw the Lewis structure for HClO3. If the valence shells are filled to the usual limit (a maximum of 8) , what is the sum of the absolute values of all the formal charges in the molecule? Hint: Minimize formal charge to ensure you have the most stable or "best"Lewis structure.
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) 4
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