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HCN and HNC molecules are formed by the same atoms.The correct set of formal charges for HNC is

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a

+1,0 ,-1

b

0,0,0

c

0,+1,-1

d

0,-1,+1

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Structure of HCN and HNC is:

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Formal charge on H, C, and N in HCN is:

Formal charge of H=1-0-12×2=0 Formal charge on N =5-0-12×8=+1 Formal charge on C=4-2-12×6=-1

Therefore, the correct option is (3).

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