Identify the Correct Equation to Calculate the Formal Charge on an Atom

question 5

Multiple Choice

Identify the correct equation to calculate the formal charge on an atom.

• A) formal charge = valence electrons - lone pair electrons
• B) formal charge = valence electrons - associated electrons
• C) formal charge = valence electrons - bonding electrons
• D) formal charge = bonding electrons + lone pair electrons
• E) formal charge = valence electrons - bonding electrons + lone pair electrons

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