How Many Different Types of Resonance Structures Can Be Drawn

question 112

Multiple Choice

How many different types of resonance structures can be drawn for the ion SO₃^2- where all atoms satisfy the octet rule?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)5

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