Draw the Lewis Structure for CO₃^2-, Including Any Valid Resonance

question 87

Multiple Choice

Draw the Lewis structure for CO₃^2-, including any valid resonance structures. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) The CO₃^2- ion contains one C-O single bond and two C=O double bonds.
• B) The CO₃^2- ion contains three C-O bonds that are equivalent to 4/3 bonds.
• C) The CO₃^2- ion contains three C-O double bonds.
• D) The CO₃^2- ion contains two C-O single bonds and one C≡O triple bond.
• E) None of the above is true.

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