Chapter 1, Problem 1.6P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The formal charge on $\text{N}$ atom in the given species to be calculated.

Concept Introduction: Formal charge is the electrostatic charge on an atom in a molecule or polyatomic ion if all bonding electron are shared equally between pairs of atoms. The formal charge for an atom in a molecule or ion is calculated on the basis of the Lewis structure of the molecule or ion.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The formal charge on the $\text{N}$ and $\text{C}$ atom in the given species that contains a multiple bond to $\text{N}$ and $\text{C}$ is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction: Formal charge is the electrostatic charge on an atom in a molecule or polyatomic ion if all bonding electron are shared equally between pairs of atoms. The formal charge for an atom in a molecule or ion is calculated on the basis of the Lewis structure of the molecule or ion.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: The formal charge on the $\text{O}$ atom in the given species that contains a multiple bond to $\text{O}$ is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction: Formal charge is the electrostatic charge on an atom in a molecule or polyatomic ion if all bonding electron are shared equally between pairs of atoms. The formal charge for an atom in a molecule or ion is calculated on the basis of the Lewis structure of the molecule or ion.