Draw the two possible Lewis structures of CrO42-, label the formal charges, and circle the more stable, or dominant structure.
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Determine the total number of valence electrons: Cr has 6 valence electrons, and each O has 6 valence electrons. Since there are two O atoms, the total number of valence electrons is 6 + 2(6) = 18. Show more…
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