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We can draw three inequivalent Lewis structures for the arsenite ion , AsO,". The concepts of formal charge and electronegativity can help us choose
the structure that is the best representation.
1. Assign formal charges to the elements in each of the structures below.
Note: Count oxygen atoms starting from the left for each structure.
3-
As
As.
:O:
:0:
B
Formal Charge
As
01
02
03
2. The best Lewis structure for AsO is
ot
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Transcribed Image Text:We can draw three inequivalent Lewis structures for the arsenite ion , AsO,". The concepts of formal charge and electronegativity can help us choose the structure that is the best representation. 1. Assign formal charges to the elements in each of the structures below. Note: Count oxygen atoms starting from the left for each structure. 3- As As. :O: :0: B Formal Charge As 01 02 03 2. The best Lewis structure for AsO is ot Submit Answer Try Another Version 2 item attempts remaining Previous Next Email Instructor Cengage Learning | Cengage Technical Support -ö: O0 0
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