ORGANIC CHEMISTRY BOOK& SG/SM
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY BOOK& SG/SM
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Author: SMITH
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Interpretation: The formal charge on the O atom in the given species that contains a multiple bond to O is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction: Formal charge is the electrostatic charge 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 O atom in the given species that contains a multiple bond to O is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction: Formal charge is the electrostatic charge 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 O atom in the given species that contains a multiple bond to O is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction: Formal charge is the electrostatic charge 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.

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