What is the formal charge on the chlorine atom in the oxyacid $H O C l O_{2}$ if it contains single bonds ?

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Solution

The correct option is D $+ 2$
formal charge= valence electrons-(lone electrons+bonds)
$= 7 - (2 + 3) = + 2$

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