What Is the Formal Charge on Each Atom in Dichloromethane,CH₂Cl₂

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the formal charge on each atom in dichloromethane,CH₂Cl₂?

• A) C atom = 0,each H atom = 0,and each Cl atom = 0
• B) C atom = -2,each H atom = +1,and two Cl atoms = 0
• C) C atom = +4,each H = -1,and each Cl atom = -1
• D) C atom = +4,each H = +1,and each Cl atom = -1
• E) C atom = -4,each H = +1,and each Cl atom = +1

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