Which of the following represents the correct Lewis structure for the cyanate ion $(OCN^-)$?

  • A
    $[\ddot{O}=C=\ddot{N}:]^{-}$
  • B
    $[C\equiv C:]^{2-}$
  • C
    $[\ddot{Cl}-\ddot{O}:]^{-}$
  • D
    $:\ddot{N}\equiv\ddot{O}:$

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