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CHM 102 Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics Objective Question
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What is the formal charge on a carbon atom in a carbocation?
Options
A 0
B +1
Correct Answer
C -1
D +2
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A carbocation has a carbon atom with only three bonds (6 electrons), giving it a formal positive charge of +1.

Hint

Three bonds, no lone pair, positive.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 486 of 1999
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