Formaldehyde Has the Chemical Formula CH₂O

question 56

Multiple Choice

Formaldehyde has the chemical formula CH₂O. How many nonbonding electrons must be shown in the Lewis structure of formaldehyde?

• A) 0
• B) 4
• C) 8
• D) 12

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