Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Formal charges for given compound has to be assigned.
Concept introduction:
Formal charge:
The formula used to find the formal charge is,
(b)
Interpretation:
Formal charges for given compound has to be assign.
Concept introduction:
Formal charge:
The formula used to find the formal charge is,
(c)
Interpretation:
Formal charges for given compound has to be assign.
Concept introduction:
Formal charge:
The formula used to find the formal charge is,
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