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While it appears that there are the correct number of valence electrons, the minus sign indicates that one extra should be added. Thus, there should be one more valence electron around the Chlorine.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 283a: 22c
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