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What is the formal charge of carbon  in the following resonance structure of  CH-2N2?

 

 

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The image depicts the structural formula of hydrogen cyanide (HCN). This chemical structure consists of the following components:

1. **Carbon Atom (C)**: 
   - The central atom in the molecule.
   - It forms a single bond with a hydrogen atom (H) and a triple bond with a nitrogen atom (N).
   - It's shown with a pair of dots representing two lone electrons.

2. **Hydrogen Atoms (H)**: 
   - There is one hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom via a single bond.

3. **Nitrogen Atoms (N)**:
   - The nitrogen atom is triple-bonded to the carbon atom. 
   - It's shown with a pair of dots representing two lone electrons.

The triple bond between carbon and nitrogen consists of three lines, indicating three shared pairs of electrons. This structure is typical for hydrogen cyanide, a linear molecule with significant industrial importance.
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Transcribed Image Text:The image depicts the structural formula of hydrogen cyanide (HCN). This chemical structure consists of the following components: 1. **Carbon Atom (C)**: - The central atom in the molecule. - It forms a single bond with a hydrogen atom (H) and a triple bond with a nitrogen atom (N). - It's shown with a pair of dots representing two lone electrons. 2. **Hydrogen Atoms (H)**: - There is one hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom via a single bond. 3. **Nitrogen Atoms (N)**: - The nitrogen atom is triple-bonded to the carbon atom. - It's shown with a pair of dots representing two lone electrons. The triple bond between carbon and nitrogen consists of three lines, indicating three shared pairs of electrons. This structure is typical for hydrogen cyanide, a linear molecule with significant industrial importance.
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