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What is the formal charge of C in CO ?

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Solution

The correct option is A -1
CO looks like:


FC of C = V – N – 12 (B), where V is valence electrons, N is non-bonding electrons and B is bonding electrons

= 4 – 2 – 12× (6)

FC of C = -1

FC of O = 6 – 2 – 12×(6)

FC of O = +1

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