MHT CET202121 Sep 2021Morning ShiftChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
What is the formal charge on carbon atom in CO ₃²⁻ ion?
Options
- A-2
- B-4
- C+4
- Dzero
Correct answer
D. zero
Step-by-step solution
aligned & Formal charg e= [ array c Total no.of valence e ⁻ in freestate array ]- [ array c Total no.oflone pair electrons array ]- 1 2 [ array c no.of bonding electrons on that particular atom array ] & =4-0- 1 2 8=0 & aligned