Provide the two resonance structures for nitromethane, $$CH_{3}NO$$_{2}. Give the formal charge of the atoms in each structure (no need to show zero formal charges).

Resonance Structures

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Problema 2

Provide the two resonance structures for nitromethane, CH₃NO₂. Give the formal charge of the atoms in each structure (no need to show zero formal charges).

First resonance structure of nitromethane with formal charges indicated.

Second resonance structure of nitromethane with formal charges indicated.

Third resonance structure of nitromethane with formal charges indicated.

Fourth resonance structure of nitromethane with formal charges indicated.