Question 18 Calculate the formal charge on phosphorus in the structure shown below. :Ö H3C-P-CH3 CH3 O +1 0-2 0 0 O +2 O-1

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Calculate the formal charge on phosphorus in the structure shown below.
:Ö
H3C-P-CH3
CH3
O +1
0-2
O 0
O +2
O-1
Transcribed Image Text:Question 18 Calculate the formal charge on phosphorus in the structure shown below. :Ö H3C-P-CH3 CH3 O +1 0-2 O 0 O +2 O-1
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