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In `NO_(3)^(-)` ion the formal charge on the oxygen atom of `N-O` bond is

A

`+1`

B

`-1`

C

`-0.75`

D

`+0.75`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`"Formal charge on each O atom"=("Total charge")/("No. of O atom")`
`=-3//4=-0.75`
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