In the given ion given, what is the formal charge of nitrogen, carbon, and sulfur, respectively? [:N-C=S:]" a. -2, +1, and O. b. 0, -2, and +1. c. -2, 0, and +1. d. +1, 0, and -2. a O b

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In the given ion given, what is the formal charge of nitrogen,
carbon, and sulfur, respectively?
[:N-C=S:]"
a. -2, +1, and O.
b. 0, -2, and +1.
c. -2, 0, and +1.
d. +1, 0, and -2.
a
O b
O d
Transcribed Image Text:In the given ion given, what is the formal charge of nitrogen, carbon, and sulfur, respectively? [:N-C=S:]" a. -2, +1, and O. b. 0, -2, and +1. c. -2, 0, and +1. d. +1, 0, and -2. a O b O d
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