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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The CO₃²⁻ ion has three resonance structures, each with one C=O double bond and two C-O single bonds. The actual structure is a resonance hybrid where all C-O bonds are equivalent, with a bond order of 4/3.

Draw the Lewis Structure for CO32-, Including Any Valid Resonance

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