Calculate the formal charge on the indicated atom in each of the following molec

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Calculate the formal charge on the indicated atom in each of the following molecules or ions. Some molecules may have more than one possible resonance structure each resulting in a different possible formal charge on the indicated atom. In such cases supply both unique formal charge values separated by commas. the central oxygen atom in O_2 If there is more than one answer, separate them by commas. 1 phosphorus in PF_ If there is more than one answer, separate them by commas. -1 iodine in ICl_ there is more than one answer, separate them by commas.

Explanation / Answer

Formal charge = # of valence electrons - ( # of non-bonded electrons + # no of bonds formed )

The answers are as follows:

Part (A)

+1

Part (B)

-1

Part (c)

0

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