ORGANIC CHEMISTRY SAPLING ACCESS + ETEX
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.32AP
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(a)
Interpretation:
The negative charge present on each oxygen atom of the carbonate ion is to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
Resonance structure is a blend of two or more Lewis structures. Resonance structures are represented by a double headed arrow between the structures. Three resonance structrues are possible for carbonate ion.
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(b)
Interpretation:
The bond order of each carbon-oxygen bond in the carbonate ion is to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
Resonance structure is a blend of two or more Lewis structures. Resonance structures are represented by a double headed arrow between the structures. Three resonance structures are possible for carbonate ion.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY SAPLING ACCESS + ETEX
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