KCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
The formal charge on central oxygen atom in ozone is
- A \(-1\)
- B 0
- C \(+2\)
- D \(+1\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) \(+1\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
The formal charge can be calculated as:
Here, formal charge on central oxygen in ozone
\(=6-\frac{1}{2}(6)-2=+1\)
Here, formal charge on central oxygen in ozone
\(=6-\frac{1}{2}(6)-2=+1\)
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