Chemistryhard · Past Paper
What is the formal charge of the carbon atom in the carbonate ion (CO3^2-)?
A0
B+1
C-1
D+4
✓ Correct Answer: A — 0
In the most stable Lewis structure of carbonate, the central carbon has a formal charge of zero.
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