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Which of the following structures contain atoms with a formal charge? Indicate the atom and the charge. Do any of the structures have a net (non-zero) charge?
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Describe the type of bonding that occurs in H-CH2-OH
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Formal charges of atomic structures are discussed. The type of bonding that occurs in H-CH2-OH is analysed.
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For your first question, you must run a formula on all the atoms in the structure as drawn.
Formal charge = Valence of the atom in question - (number of non-bonded electrons + number of bonds)
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The only interesting one is the oxygen, (but you can do them all, they ...
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