22.  Determine the formal charge on P in POCl. Z of P = 15, O= 8,  Cl = 17 a.+2 b. 0 c. -3 d. -1

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22.  Determine the formal charge on P in POCl.

Z of P = 15, O= 8,  Cl = 17

a.+2
b. 0
c. -3
d. -1

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