The formate ion is HCOO-. Carbon is the central atom. The other atoms are bonded only to the carbon atom. - Draw the best Lewis structure for the formate ion. Show all important resonance structures. Indicate all non-zero formal charges. - In the formate ion, are both carbon-oxygen bonds the same length? What is the oxidation state of carbon in the formate ion? -Which of the following molecules has the shortest carbon-oxygen bond length?  HCOO-     CO            CO2

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The formate ion is HCOO-. Carbon is the central atom. The other atoms are bonded only to the carbon atom.

- Draw the best Lewis structure for the formate ion. Show all important resonance structures. Indicate all non-zero formal charges.

- In the formate ion, are both carbon-oxygen bonds the same length? What is the oxidation state of carbon in the formate ion?

-Which of the following molecules has the shortest carbon-oxygen bond length?  HCOO-     CO            CO2

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