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From a consideration of the Lewis structure, [N = C = O]-, what are the formal charges? โ€” Bonding Chemistry Question

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From a consideration of the Lewis structure, [N = C = O]-, what are the formal charges?

A.

N = โ€“1, C = 0, O = 0

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B.

N = 0, C = 0, O = โ€“1

C.

N = โ€“1, C = +1, O = โ€“1

D.

N = โ€“1, C = โ€“1, O = +1

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