Draw the Lewis structure with lowest formal charges, and determine the charge of each atom in (a) IF₅; (b) AlH₄⁻

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Chapter6: Covalent Bonding
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Problem 43QRT: Write the correct Lewis structure and assign a formal charge to each atom in fulminate ion, CNO.
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Draw the Lewis structure with lowest formal charges, and determine the charge of each atom in (a) IF₅; (b) AlH₄⁻

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