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7.4 Formal Charges and Resonance

The formal charge of an atom in a molecule is the hypothetical charge the atom would have if we could redistribute the electrons in the bonds evenly bet...

1. Overview

Overview

2. Calculating Formal Charge

Calculating Formal Charge

3. Using Formal Charge to Predict Molecular Structure

Using Formal Charge to Predict Molecular Structure

4. Resonance

Resonance

5. Check Yourself

Check Yourself

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