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The formal charges of atoms 1,2 and 3 in the ion O1=N2=O3+ is
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0,+2,-1
  • B 0,+1,0
  • C +2,0,-1
  • D +1,0,0
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0,+1,0

We know,

Formal charge = valence electrons - non-bonding electrons -bonding electrons2

Given structure is  

O....=N=O....+

Formal charge on the left most oxygen atom =6-4-42=0

Formal charge on the nitrogen atom in the middle =5-0-82=+1

Formal charge on the right most oxygen atom =6-4-42=0

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