Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Exercises - Page 421: 67

Answer

The given resonance structure is not very important to the overall structure of carbon dioxide. This is because here the formal charge is +1 on oxygen, which is a highly electronegative element.

Work Step by Step

We know, formal charge = no. of valence electrons - (no. of nonbonding electrons + 1/2 no. of shared electrons) For oxygen, (triple bonded to carbon) Formal charge = 6 - (2+ 1/2*6) = 1 The formal charge is +1 on oxygen, which is a highly electronegative element. So, the structure is not very stable and is not very important to the overall structure of carbon dioxide.
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