s the Lewis structure of formaldehyde, also known as "formalin", a fixative for biological specimens: H-C-H ears a partial positive charge and thus electrophilic?

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Shown below is the Lewis structure of formaldehyde, also known as "formalin", a fixative for biological specimens:
H-C-H
Which atom bears a partial positive charge and thus electrophilic?
O Oxygen
O None
O Hydrogens
O Carbon
Transcribed Image Text:Shown below is the Lewis structure of formaldehyde, also known as "formalin", a fixative for biological specimens: H-C-H Which atom bears a partial positive charge and thus electrophilic? O Oxygen O None O Hydrogens O Carbon
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