What is the formal charge on the starred oxygen atom?
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0
-1
-2
FC of the O atom = V – N – 12 (B) where V is valence electrons, N is non-bonding electrons and B is bonding electrons
FC = 6 – 2 – 12×(6)
FC = +1
The formal charge on the starred oxygen atom is
What is the formal charge on the starred oxygen in the carbonate ion? [O − O||C − ∗O]2−