Chapter 4, Problem 4.68SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Formal charges on atoms in the given resonance forms of ${\text{ClO}}_{\text{2}}^{\text{-}}$ has to be assign.

Concept introduction:

Formal charge:

The formula to find the formal charge is,

$\text{Formal charge = }\left(\begin{array}{l}\text{Number of valence}\\ \text{ electron}\end{array}\right)\text{ - }\left(\begin{array}{l}\text{Number of}\\ \text{ valence electron in }\\ \text{bonded atom}\end{array}\right)$