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Choose the selection which gives the correct number of and bonds present in one

ID: 746304 • Letter: C

Question

Choose the selection which gives the correct number of and bonds present in one molecule or ion of perchlorate ion, ClO4-. Make the central atom in your Lewis structure follow the octet rule if possible. a) There are 4 bonds and 4 bonds in one molecule or ion of this substance. b) There are 0 bonds and 4 bonds in one molecule or ion of this substance. c) There are 1 bonds and 3 bonds in one molecule or ion of this substance. d) There are 4 bonds and 0 bonds in one molecule or ion of this substance. e) There are 4 bonds and 3 bonds in one molecule or ion of this substance.

Explanation / Answer

d) There are 4 bonds and 0 bonds in one molecule or ion of this substance.