Draw the resonance structure that has the lowest formal charge on each atom for BrO₂^-. What is the formal charge on bromine? A) -1 B) +1 C) 0 D) +2 E) +3

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The resonance structure with the lowest formal charge on each atom for BrO₂⁻ has bromine with a formal charge of 0, as it shares electrons with the oxygen atoms to minimize formal charges.

Draw the Resonance Structure That Has the Lowest Formal Charge