For molecules, the most satisfactory Lewis structure may have no formal charges (FC = 0) in some

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For molecules, the most satisfactory Lewis structure may have no formal charges (FC = 0) in some cases and formal charges in others. For polyatomic ions, minimally the most satisfactory Lewis structure has a formal charge on at least one atom. Explain the basis of these observations.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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