For the purpose of determining formal chages, what is the totalnumber of electrons assigned to...

For the purpose of determining formal chages, what is the total number of electrons assigned to the oxygen atom in the Lewis structure of formaldehyde (CH2O)?

a. 8

b. 6

c. 4

d. 2

e. 10

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Expert Solution

Total no. Of valance electron in O =6

It doesn't depend on the molecule of which O you have taken it will remain constant. Then you will calculate charge.

So. Correct option is b.

queen_honey_blossom answered 1 year ago

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