19.) The thiocyanate ion (SCN-) has thee resonance structures.  Each follows the octet rule (#1)  has a sulfur to carbon single bond and a carbon to nitrogen triple bond. (#2)  has a sulfur to carbon triple bond and a carbon  to nitrogen single bond. (#3)  has a sulfur to carbon double bond and a carbon to nitrogen double bond. Which structure is the "best" one using formal charge arguments? Group of answer choices   2 all three are equal 1 3 1 and 2 are equal

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19.) The thiocyanate ion (SCN-) has thee resonance structures.  Each follows the octet rule

(#1)  has a sulfur to carbon single bond and a carbon to nitrogen triple bond.

(#2)  has a sulfur to carbon triple bond and a carbon  to nitrogen single bond.

(#3)  has a sulfur to carbon double bond and a carbon to nitrogen double bond.

Which structure is the "best" one using formal charge arguments?

Group of answer choices
 
2
all three are equal
1
3
1 and 2 are equal
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