Predict the Number of Resonance Structures for a Sulfur Trioxide

question 17

Multiple Choice

Predict the number of resonance structures for a sulfur trioxide molecule,SO₃.

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)none of the above

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