Explanation
Correct option: $$A$$
Explanation:
The structure of chlorate ion is shown as;
From the structure it is clear that there are total of $$7$$ lone pairs on $$O$$ and $$1$$ lone pair on $$Cl$$ So, total of $$8$$ lone pairs are there
Correct Option: $$A$$.
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