What is the formal charge on the central nitrogen atom in the most favorable Lewis structure for the fulminate ion, CNO^-, based on minimizing formal charge overall A) +2 B) +1 C) 0 D) -1 E) -2

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The most favorable Lewis structure for the fulminate ion (CNO^-) has the nitrogen atom with a formal charge of +1. This is achieved by arranging the electrons such that the overall formal charges on the atoms are minimized, resulting in a structure where carbon has a formal charge of -1, nitrogen has +1, and oxygen has 0.

What Is the Formal Charge on the Central Nitrogen Atom