a) The octet rule is a good rule for organic structures where the majority of atoms are C, N and O. However, for inorganic compounds, sometimes an atom can accommodate more than eight electrons. Draw the structure of the bromate ion (BrO3− ), obeying the octet rule. (Assign radical electrons, lone pairs, and atomic charges as appropriate.)
b) Now draw the structure that violates the octet rule, but minimizes formal charge.