What is the formal charge for each atom in the carbon monoxide molecule?
(a) 0 on C, 0 on O;
(b) -1 on C, +1 on O;
(c) -2 on C, +2 on O;
(d) + 2 on C, -2 on O.
Answer: -1 on C, +1 on O;
What is the formal charge for each atom in the carbon monoxide molecule?
(a) 0 on C, 0 on O;
(b) -1 on C, +1 on O;
(c) -2 on C, +2 on O;
(d) + 2 on C, -2 on O.
Answer: -1 on C, +1 on O;