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Write formal charges for the nitrite ion .
Chapter 9, Problem 6PE(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Write formal charges for the nitrite ion \(\mathrm {(NO_2^-)}\).
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Write formal charges for the nitrite ion \(\mathrm {(NO_2^-)}\).
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Formal charge can be calculated by the following formula;
Here ,
VE = Valence electrons
NE = Non bonded electrons
BE = Bonding electrons