Three possible structures for isocyanic acid, HCNO, are shown below. H-C=N-O: Structure (1) H-C-N=O: Structure (II) H-C=N=O

Question

Three possible structures for isocyanic acid, HCNO, are shown below.
H-C=N-O:
Structure (1)
H-C-N=O:
Structure (II)
H-C=N=O
Structure (III)
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Fill in the blanks by select
one option from each men
ab Part 1: 2 points
ab Part 2: 2 points
aby Part 3: 2 points
ab Part 4: 4 points
10 points
Determine the formal charge for each atom in each structure. Then answer the following questions.
What is the formal charge on O in Structure (I)?
What is the formal charge on C in Structure (II)?| ✓
What is the formal charge on N in Structure (III)?
On the basis of formal charge, which is the 'best' structure?

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