In the Lewis dot formula for the bromate ion (BrO3-) that minimizes formal charge,the central atom is surrounded by
A) two bonding pairs and two lone pairs of electrons.
B) four bonding pairs and one lone pair of electrons.
C) three bonding pairs and no lone pairs of electrons.
D) five bonding pairs and one lone pair of electrons.
E) three bonding pairs and one lone pair of electrons.
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