What is the formal charge on the indicated carbon atom? a) -2 b) 0 c) +1 d) -1 e) +2
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To determine the formal charge on a carbon atom, we need to compare the number of valence electrons the carbon atom has with the number of electrons it actually has in the molecule. Show more…
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