Equations Topic 4/14

Question 1

Formal charge equation

Answer 1

FC = VE - (N + (B / 2)

where
FC = formal charge
VE = valence electrons
N = non-bonding electrons
B = bondong electrons

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most electronegative atom to carry the negative formal charge (if any)
you want to minimize the formal charge
you want the formal charge to match the overall charge of the molecule