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What is the formal charge on the carbon atom in the CO molecule?
Explanation
In CO, carbon has 1 triple bond (6 electrons) and 1 lone pair (2 electrons). Formal charge = 4 - 2 - 1/2 × 6 = -1. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.
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