Draw the Lewis dot structure for CO32- -2 -2 :0: -2 =C- -2 0-C- :o: :o: :0: :o:

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**Draw the Lewis dot structure for CO₃²⁻.**

- The image contains four different Lewis structures for the carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻), each encased within brackets with a -2 charge outside.
- Each structure has a central carbon atom (C) bonded to three oxygen atoms (O). The placement and type of bonds differ among the structures. 

1. **First Structure:**
   - The carbon atom is shown with a single bond to each of the three oxygen atoms.
   - Each oxygen atom has six valence electrons depicted as dots surrounding them.

2. **Second Structure:**
   - The carbon is shown with a double bond to one oxygen atom and single bonds to the other two.
   - The double-bonded oxygen has four additional valence electrons, while each single-bonded oxygen has six electrons depicted as dots.

3. **Third Structure:**
   - The carbon is double-bonded to two oxygen atoms and single-bonded to one oxygen atom.
   - Each double-bonded oxygen has four additional valence electrons.

4. **Fourth Structure:**
   - Similar to the first structure but rotated differently in orientation.
   - Carbon is single-bonded to each of the three oxygen atoms, each possessing six valence electrons.

Each structure reflects a different resonance form, contributing to the overall resonance hybrid of the carbonate ion.
Transcribed Image Text:**Draw the Lewis dot structure for CO₃²⁻.** - The image contains four different Lewis structures for the carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻), each encased within brackets with a -2 charge outside. - Each structure has a central carbon atom (C) bonded to three oxygen atoms (O). The placement and type of bonds differ among the structures. 1. **First Structure:** - The carbon atom is shown with a single bond to each of the three oxygen atoms. - Each oxygen atom has six valence electrons depicted as dots surrounding them. 2. **Second Structure:** - The carbon is shown with a double bond to one oxygen atom and single bonds to the other two. - The double-bonded oxygen has four additional valence electrons, while each single-bonded oxygen has six electrons depicted as dots. 3. **Third Structure:** - The carbon is double-bonded to two oxygen atoms and single-bonded to one oxygen atom. - Each double-bonded oxygen has four additional valence electrons. 4. **Fourth Structure:** - Similar to the first structure but rotated differently in orientation. - Carbon is single-bonded to each of the three oxygen atoms, each possessing six valence electrons. Each structure reflects a different resonance form, contributing to the overall resonance hybrid of the carbonate ion.
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