In the Lewis dot structure of carbonate ion shown,the formal charges on the oxygen atoms $1, 2,$ and $3$ are respectively:

  • A
    $-2, 0, 0$
  • B
    $-1, 0, -1$
  • C
    $0, -1, -1$
  • D
    $-3, 0, +1$

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