Question

To draw a Lewis structure for a polyatomic ion, begin by calculating A, the available electrons, and N, the needed electrons. What is N for CIO3-, the chlorate ion?

A = 26
N = ?​

Answer 1

16

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the sum of all electron in that compound should be 41 and as it has one electron extra ,total no. of electrons are 42 .

So if we add 26 +16 we get 42

Hence it's correct answer