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Question
What is the formal charge on the oxygen atom in the CO molecule?
Explanation
In CO, oxygen has 1 triple bond (6 electrons) and 1 lone pair (2 electrons). Formal charge = 6 - 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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