Answer to Question #160440 in Organic Chemistry for Binet Ibrahim

Question

What is the formal charge in Nitrogen in N(CH3)4?

Answer 1

Solution:

VE - valence electrons

Formal charge = Number of VE in free atoms - Number of VE in bonded atom

N(CH₃)₄

N wants 5 electrons, but there's only 4 electrons bonded to it.

Hence,

Formal charge of N = 5 - 4 = +1

Answer: The formal charge in Nitrogen in N(CH₃)₄ is +1.