What Is the Formal Charge on the Central Nitrogen Atom

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the formal charge on the central nitrogen atom in dinitrogen sulfide (N₂S) ?

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

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