Chapter 9, Problem 9.126QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given following molecule possesses a double bond and an atom with a nonzero formal charge has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The difference of valence electron and non-bonded, number of bonds is called formal charge.

$\text{ Formal Charge = }\left[\text{the valence electrons on atom}\right]\text{ – }\left[\text{non-bonded electrons + number of bonds}\right]$