Three nonequivalent Lewis structures are possible for the thiocyanate ion, SCN⁻:

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Problem

Three nonequivalent Lewis structures are possible for the thiocyanate ion, SCN⁻: (i) S–C≡N⁻ (ii) S=C=N⁻ (iii) ⁻S≡C–N Which structure contributes most to the resonance hybrid of SCN⁻? Give one brief justification based on both formal-charge distribution and relative electronegativity of the atoms.

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