Chapter 1, Problem 11PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

In each structure, proper formal charge to the colored atomis to be assigned.

Concept Introduction:

The formal charge is calculated as follows:

$\text{F}=\text{Z}-\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\text{S}-\text{U}$

Here, F is the formal charge, Z is the group number of the element, S is the number of shared electrons, and U is the number of unshared electrons.