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What is the reason for the inability to represent the CO 2– ion using a single Lewis structure, and how can it be most accurately represented?

Options

  1. AIt has an odd number of valence electrons.
  2. BCarbon prefers to form double bonds with oxygen.
  3. CResonance structures show the delocalization of electrons.
  4. DCO 3 2– ion cannot be represented in any way with Lewis structures.

Correct answer

C. Resonance structures show the delocalization of electrons.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Resonance structures show the delocalization of electrons.

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