Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
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ISBN: 9780618974122
Author: Andrei Straumanis
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 20CTQ

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formal charge of any nitrogen atom with four bonds, three bonds and two bonds should be determined.

Concept Introduction :

Formal charge can be determined by following formula.

  Formal charge = Group number - No. lines - No. of dots

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formal charge of any oxygen atom with three bonds, two bonds and one bonds should be determined.

Concept Introduction :

Formal charge can be determined by following formula.

  Formal charge = Group number - No. lines - No. of dots

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formal charge of any halogen atom with two bonds, one bond and zero bonds should be determined.

Concept Introduction :

Formal charge can be determined by following formula.

  Formal charge = Group number - No. lines - No. of dots

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