Shown here is a Lewis structure for the chlorate ion, ClO₃^-, that expands the octet to minimize formal charge and if necessary places negative formal charges on the most electronegative atom(s). What is the formal charge on Cl A) +1 B) -1 C) 0 D) +2 E) None of the above

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The Answer of Shown here is a Lewis structure for the chlorate ion, ClO₃^-, that expands the octet to minimize formal charge and if necessary places negative formal charges on the most electronegative atom(s). What is the formal charge on Cl A) +1 B) -1 C) 0 D) +2 E) None of the above

Shown Here Is a Lewis Structure for the Chlorate Ion