What is the formal charge on $C l$ in the following lewis structure?

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Solution

The correct option is A 3
The formal charge on $C l$ in (Refer to Image)

$= (Valence electrons) - (Non bonding valence electrons) - (\frac{Bonding electrons}{2})$

$= 7 - 0 - \frac{8}{2} = + 3$ .

So, the correct answer is +3

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