Draw a Lewis structure for CO32- in which all atoms obey the octet rule. Do not draw double bonds to oxygen unless they are needed in order for the central atom to obey the octet rule. Do not show ion charges in your drawing.

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Chapter1: Covalent Bonding And Shapes Of Molecules
Section1.2: Lewis Model Of Bonding
Problem 1.6P: Draw Lewis structures showing all valence electrons for these molecules. (a) C2H6 (b) CS2 (c) HCN
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Draw a Lewis structure for CO32- in which all atoms obey the octet rule.

Do not draw double bonds to oxygen unless they are needed in order for the central atom to obey the octet rule. Do not show ion charges in your drawing.

 

 

 

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