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2. The ion OCP$^-$ is a linear ion with carbon in the center. In the BEST Lewis structure for this ion, which atoms have negative formal charges? A. Only C B. Only O C. Only P D. O and P E. None of these atoms have negative formal charges

          2. The ion OCP$^-$ is a linear ion with carbon in the center. In the BEST Lewis structure for this ion,
which atoms have negative formal charges?
A. Only C
B. Only O
C. Only P
D. O and P
E. None of these atoms have negative formal charges

2. The ion OCP^- is a linear ion with carbon in the center. In the BEST Lewis structure for this ion,
which atoms have negative formal charges?
A. Only C
B. Only O
C. Only P
D. O and P
E. None of these atoms have negative formal charges

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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09/01/2023

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Step 1: The Lewis structure for OCP^(-) would have a single bond between each atom (O-C-P) and two lone pairs on the oxygen atom. Show more…

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The ion OCP^(-)is a linear ion with carbon in the center. In the BEST Lewis structure for this ion, which atoms have negative formal charges? A. Only C B. Only O C. Only P D. O and P E. None of these atoms have negative formal charges which atoms have negative formal charges? A.Only C B.Only O C. Only P D.O and P E. None of these atoms have negative formal charges