What Is the Formal Charge on the Carbon Atom in CO

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the formal charge on the carbon atom in CO?

• A) +2
• B) +1
• C) 0
• D) -1
• E) -2

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Definitions:

Thionyl Chloride

A reagent used in organic synthesis for transforming carboxylic acids into acyl chlorides or converting alcohols into alkyl chlorides.

2-Phenylethanol

An organic compound with a floral scent, commonly used in perfumery and flavoring, representing an alcohol with a phenyl group attached to the second carbon.

Toluene

Toluene is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid hydrocarbon of the aromatic series, used in the manufacture of various chemicals.

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds characterized by a carboxyl group (-COOH), known for their acidic properties and widespread occurrence in biochemistry and industrial chemistry.