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Draw the Lewis structure for the bromate ion ($BrO_3^-$) with minimized formal charges. How many TOTAL equivalent likely resonance structures exist for $BrO_3^-$?

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Description: Draw the Lewis structure for the bromate ion (BrO3^-) with minimized formal charges. How many TOTAL equivalent likely resonance structures exist for BrO3^-?

          Draw the Lewis structure for the bromate ion ($BrO_3^-$) with minimized formal charges. How many TOTAL equivalent likely resonance structures exist for $BrO_3^-$?

Draw the Lewis structure for the bromate ion (BrO3^-) with minimized formal charges. How many TOTAL equivalent likely resonance structures exist for BrO3^-?

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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08/29/2023

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Bromine has 7 valence electrons, and each oxygen has 6 valence electrons. The negative charge adds an extra electron, so the total number of valence electrons is 7 (from Br) + 3(6 from O) + 1 (from the negative charge) = 24 electrons. Show more…

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