The central atom in the chlorite anion, ClO2- is surrounded by:

The central atom in the chlorite anion, ClO2- is surrounded by:



A) one bonding and three unshared pairs of electrons.
B) two bonding and two unshared pairs of electrons.
C) two bonding and one unshared pair of electrons.
D) two double bonds and no unshared pairs of electrons.
E) none of the above





Answer: B


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