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Ernest Z.
May 24, 2016

Yes, the formal charge on N in the N,N-dimethylmethyleneiminium ion is +1.

Explanation:

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Formal charge=[No. of valence electrons on isolated atom]−[lone pair electrons+No. of bonds]

The ion has no lone pairs and four bonds, so

FC=5−(0+4)=+1

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