Write the resonance structures of CO3 2− and HCO3 −.

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Write the resonance structures of CO3 2− and HCO3

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answered Oct 12, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 63 448 1290
selected Oct 12, 2017 by sanjeev
 
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(a) CO3 2−

(b) HCO3 

There are only two resonating structures for the bicarbonate ion. 

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