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2.6 Resonance and Formal Charge
2.5 Lewis Diagrams
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Three resonance structures of the cyanate ion, \(\text{OCN}^-\).
Three resonance structures of the cyanate ion, \(\text{OCN}^-\).
Three possible resonance structures for the cyanate ion, \(\text{OCN}^-\), are shown in the diagram below.

Based on formal charge principles and electronegativity, which of the following correctly identifies the structure that contributes most to the resonance hybrid of the cyanate ion and provides the correct justification?

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