The concept of formal charge helped us to choose the more plausible of the Lewis structures for

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The concept of formal charge helped us to choose the more plausible of the Lewis structures for NO2+ given in expressions (10.14) and (10.15). Can it similarly help us to choose a single Lewis structure as most plausible for CO2H+? Explain.

Eq. 10.14

:0=N=0: (10.14)

Eq. 10.15

|:0=N0: (Improbable) (10.15)

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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