Question

Draw the best Lewis structure of [(CH3)3O]+; fill in any nonbonding electrons. Calculate the formal charge on each atom other than hydrogen. Draw the molecule by placing atoms on the grid and connecting them with bonds. Include all lone pairs of electrons and any nonzero formal charges.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

For $[(CH_3)_3O]^{+}$

Please find the attachment.

Calculating the formal charge$= ve^{-} - (nb +\frac{b}{2})$

$ve^{-} = valence\ electons\\\\nb=non \ bonding \ electrons\\\\b= bonding \ electrons$

Formal charge on $C \ of \ CH_3 \ \ \ \ (1)$

$= 4- (0+\frac{8}{2})\\\\= 4- (0+4)\\\\=4-4\\\\=0$

Similarly, the formal charge on all carbons atoms is = 0

The formal charge on O atom:

$=6-(2+\frac{6}{2})\\\\=6-(2+3)\\\\=6-5\\\\=+1$