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What is the formal charge on the starred oxygen atom?


A

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B

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Solution

The correct option is A

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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


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