What is the formal charge on hydrogen atom in water molecule?

1. 1
2. 0
3. $-\frac{1}{2}$
4. $+\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

F.C. $=$ V.E. $-$ N.E. $-$ (B.E. $/ 2)=1-0-(2 / 2)=0$

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (12 Oct Shift 2)

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