Draw the Lewis structure for the bromate ion (BrO3-) with minimized formal charges. How many TOTAL likely resonance structures exist for BrO3-? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5
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Bromine (Br) has 7 valence electrons, and each oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons. The ion has a -1 charge, adding 1 more electron. \[ 7 + (3 \times 6) + 1 = 26 \text{ valence electrons} \] Show moreā¦
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