Question
Explain the important aspects of resonance with reference to the $\text{CO}^{2-}_3$− ion.

Answer


Resonance in $\text{CO}_3^{2-}$, I, II and III represent the three canonical forms.

  • In these structures, the position of nuclei is same.
  • All the three forms have almost equal energy.
  • Same number of paired and impaired electrons, they differ only in their position.

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