AP EAMCET2012ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
The formal charges of C and O atoms in CO ₂( O = C = O :) are, respectively
Options
- A1,-1
- B-1,1
- C2,-2
- D0,0
Correct answer
D. 0,0
Step-by-step solution
Formal charge ( FC )= [V-l p- 1 2 b p ] [where, V= valence electrons, l p= lone pair and b p= bond pair] For O=C=[18O] FC of O =6-4- 1 2 4=0 FC of C =4-0- 1 2 8=0