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Which of the following explains the Lewis structure of CO 3 2– ion in terms of resonance?

Options

  1. AThe CO 3 2– ion has a single, fixed Lewis structure with no resonance.
  2. BThe CO 3 2– ion exhibits resonance, with alternating double bonds between each oxygen atom and the carbon atom
  3. CThe CO 3 2– ion has a linear structure with no possibility for resonance.
  4. DThe CO 3 2– ion forms a trigonal planar structure with no resonance.

Correct answer

B. The CO 3 2– ion exhibits resonance, with alternating double bonds between each oxygen atom and the carbon atom

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) The CO 3 2– ion exhibits resonance, with alternating double bonds between each oxygen atom and the carbon atom.

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