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STANDARD Chemistry Formal Charge MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
What is the formal charge on carbon atom in the following two structures:
:Ö: S = C = S:
:Ö: :Ö: C :Ö: :Ö:
²⁻
A
0, −2
B
0, 0
C
+2, −2
D
+1, −1
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The formal charge on a carbon atom is calculated using the formula: Valence electrons - Lone pair of electrons - ½ × Bonding electrons. For the given structures, the calculation shows that the formal charge on the carbon atom is 0 in both structures.
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