IB Multiple Choice - Resonance & Formal Charge

Chemistry: IB Diploma Higher Level, topic 2.3.9

Test yourself on IB Multiple Choice - Resonance & Formal Charge

Assign formal charges to each atom in the interhalogen ion ICl₄⁻.
Calculate the formal charge of chlorine in the molecules Cl₂, BeCl₂, and ClF₅.
Based on formal charge considerations, which of the following would likely be the correct arrangement of atoms in hypochlorous acid: HOCl or OClH?
Which statement about resonance structures shown in the previous slide is correct?