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Sometimes it's difficult to tell which of two possible Lewis structures of a compound represents the actual bonding of the molecule. In those cases we resort to calculating what's called the formal charge of each atom. Formal charge is just a way of bookkeeping that helps us to decide which of multiple Lewis structures is the likely true bonding arrangement of a covalent molecule. The sum of the formal charges, with a couple of extra rules, will help us to decide which of multiple-possible valid Lewis structures is likely to be the correct one. Here's how it's done.
Calculating formal charge
For each atom
- Count the number of valence electrons of the neutral atom.
- Subtract the number of non-bonding electrons (usually in lone pairs).
- Subtract the number of bonds shared by the atom.
Example: CH4 (methane)
The carbon in CH4 has four electrons as a neutral atom. It has no lone pairs, and it shares four bonds, so the formal charge is zero. Each hydrogen atom has one electron as a neutral atom, no lone pairs and shares one bond, for a formal charge of zero. All atoms in the molecule have zero formal charge, the 'happiest' situation for any molecule.
Example: H3C(CO)CH3, (acetone)
The central carbon has a formal charge of 4 (valence electrons) - 0 (lone pairs) - 4 (bonds) = 0. The oxygen has a formal charge of 6 - 4 - 2 = 0 (same ordering of terms). Each of the methyl (CH3) carbons has a formal charge of 4 - 0 - 4 = 0