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14 June, 20:20

For which structure (s) does the electron-bearing carbon atom have a formal charge of zero

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  1. 14 June, 20:49
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    Formal charge can be calculated from the following formula

    Formal charge = valency of central atom - (number of lone pair of electrons + number of covalent bonds)

    a) for methylene:

    Formal charge = 4 - (2 + 2) = 0

    b) For methyl free radical

    Formal charge = 4 - (3 + 1) = 0
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