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CHM 102 Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics Objective Question
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Question

What is the formal charge on a carbon atom in a carbanion?
Options
A 0
B +1
C -1
Correct Answer
D +2
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A carbanion has a carbon atom with three bonds and one lone pair (8 electrons), giving it a formal negative charge of -1.

Hint

Three bonds, one lone pair, negative.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 487 of 1999
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