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Write the Lewis structure for OCN?

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Two structures (resonance), one with a triple bond between C and N, and a single bond between O and C, with one lone pair on the N and three lone pairs on the O. Second structure has two double bonds between both the C and N and O and C, with two lone pairs on both N and O. Charge is -1, indicated by brackets.

Source: Chemistry, Zumdahl, 3rd Ed.

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O=N-Cl

the O has 2 dots on top and 2 on bottom

the N has 2 dots on top

the Cl has 2 dots on top, 2 dots on bottom, and 2 dots on the right

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