Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.51P
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The formal charge on each atom in the given species is to be determined.
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The formal charge on an atom in a molecule or a polyatomic ion is determined from the group number of the atom and its actual valence electrons. The valence electrons are assigned on the basis of electrons shared in a covalent bond and lone pairs. If an atom bears one or more lone pairs, both the electrons in each lone pair are assigned to the atom which bears them. Each atom in a covalent bond is assigned with half of the shared electrons.
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Draw the Lewis structures for the following four molecules, being sure to show all steps following the methods covered in class. Structures without work shown will be marked incorrect. Also, one of these molecules has resonance structures – for this compound, make sure to include all resonance structures, indicate formal charges for each atom.
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