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The formed charge of the O-atoms in the ion `[:overset(..)N=overset(..)O:]` is .

A

`0`

B

`+1`

C

`-1`

D

`-2`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`["Formal charge on O-atom"] = ("Total charge")/("No . of O-atoms") = 0` .
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