Can you help me draw multiple Lewis dot structures for ClO4-?

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The discussion focuses on drawing multiple Lewis dot structures for the chlorate ion (ClO4-). Participants emphasize the importance of calculating formal charges to determine the most favorable structure. Suggestions include using double bonds to minimize charge separation and acknowledging that some compounds may violate the octet rule for stability. The conversation references Linus Pauling's contribution to understanding mesomeric states through the concept of "dotted chemical bonds."

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I'm asked to draw 5 possible lewis dot structures for this ion. But I can only think of one. which I 've attached here. I'm supposed to draw them and determine which is the most favorable. I know I can do that by calculating hte formal charges, but first I need to draw these structures. Any suggestions?
 

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I can think of another 4 and it would be 6 altogether if you included the correct one...

Daniel.
 
physicsss, the provided structure is usually referred to as a charged octet. By using double bonds instead of single, you can reduce the charge separation at the loss of an octet. There are several compounds which have non-octet structures so feel free to violate that rule (but realize that it comes at a cost, in terms of stability).
 
Yes,most elements in their highest oxydation states will not obey the octet rule.Linus Pauling thought of a method of solving this problem of overabundence of mesomeric states by inventing the so-called "dotted chemical bond"...

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