Complete the Lewis structure for HClO3 from the skeletal template presented below by filling
in the bonds and the remaining valence electrons (those which are not in the bonds). If the
valence shells are filled to the usual limit (maximum of 8), what is the sum of the absolute
values of all the formal charges in the molecule?
SCHM012 SUPPLEMENTARY/AEGROTAT EXAM OCT/NOV 2016
6
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
e. 4