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