Question #16a19 Organic Chemistry Resonance Formal Charge 1 Answer David Drayer Mar 26, 2017 # 3/4 # of a negative charge. Explanation: There are three negative charges divided among 4 Oxygen atoms. # -3 / 4 = -3/4# Answer link Related questions What is formal charge? How can I calculate formal charge? Why do we need formal charges? What is the formal charge on each atom in the methyl carbocation? What is the formal charge on each atom in the tetrahydridoborate ion? What is the relationship between having full valence shells and formal charges? Do full valence shells always result in a formal charge of zero? What is the formal charge on each atom in #C_2H_3Cl#? What is the formal charge on each atom in #CO_2#? Why is formal charge used? See all questions in Formal Charge Impact of this question 2988 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License