Question

Write the formal charge for each atom ok CH3COOH

Answer 1

The formal charge of an atom is the assigned charge to the atom. Carbon 1 and carbon 2 both have +4 charge, H has a charge of +1, while O is calculated by the equation -1=4+3+4+2x where -1 is the charge of CH3COO and x is the charge of each O atom. Charge of O atom is -6.

Answer 2

The formal charge of an atom is the assigned charge to the atom. Carbon 1 and carbon 2 both have +4 charge, H has a charge of +1, while O is calculated by the equation -1=4+3+4+2x where -1 is the charge of CH3COO and x is the charge of each O atom. Charge of O atom is -6.