What is the formal charge on the chlorine atom in the chlorate ion,ClO₃^-,in the Lewis dot formula that minimizes formal charge? A)-2 B)+1 C)0 D)-1 E)+2

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The Lewis dot structure that minimizes formal charge for the chlorate ion is:

O
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O-Cl=O
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O-

In this structure, each oxygen atom has a formal charge of -1, and the chlorine atom has a formal charge of 0. Therefore, the answer is C.

What Is the Formal Charge on the Chlorine Atom in the Chlorate