Question

Nitromethane (CH3NO2) is an explosive compound sometimes used as a fuel booster in racecars. What is the formal charge of the nitrogen in a nitromethane molecule?

a. -2
b. -1
c. 0
d. +1

Answer 1

Option d. is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitromethane is an organic compound that can be used as a fuel booster in rockets. Its chemical formula is
`CH_3NO_2`.

This compound is produced as a result of reaction of sodium chloroacetate with sodium nitrite in aqueous solution.

The electron-dot structure of a nitromethane molecule shows
`+1` charge on the nitrogen.

Option d. is correct