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Based on lewis structure analysis, what is the formal charge of the central atom in clf3

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Formal Charge is calculated as, Lewis structure is attached below,

Formal Charge = [# of valence electrons] - [electrons in lone pairs + 1/2 the number of bonding electrons]

# of valence electrons of Cl = 7

electrons in lone pairs = 4

number of bonding electrons = 6

Formal Charge = [7] - [4 + 6/2]

Formal Charge = [7] - [4 + 3]

Formal Charge = [7] - [7]

Formal Charge = 0

Result:
Formal charge on Cl in ClF₃ is zero.
Based on lewis structure analysis, what is the formal charge of the central atom in-example-1
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