Draw the Lewis structure for the chlorine-containing ion CIO₂. Answer the following questions about the CENTRAL ATOM: It has [Select] bonds It has [Select] lone pairs It bears a [Select] It [Select] formal charge the octet rule
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![**Lewis Structure for the Chlorine-Containing Ion ClO₂⁻**
**Central Atom Analysis Questionnaire**
1. It has [ Select ] bonds.
2. It has [ Select ] lone pairs.
3. It bears a [ Select ] formal charge.
4. It [ Select ] the octet rule.
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**Explanation:**
In this educational exercise, you are tasked with drawing the Lewis structure for the ion ClO₂⁻ (chlorite ion). After completing the Lewis structure, answer the series of questions regarding the central atom in the structure.
- You will select the number of bonds associated with the central atom.
- You will determine the number of lone pairs present on the central atom.
- You will identify the formal charge on the central atom.
- You will assess whether the central atom follows or violates the octet rule.
This activity is designed to enhance your understanding of Lewis structures, formal charges, and the octet rule in chemical bonding.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Ff6d5b3a0-73be-4c91-8d64-50587ba2718d%2Fc49e57b1-b666-41a4-97a7-c7d84600469c%2Fowy7fvm_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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