Question
Write the resonance structures of $\text{CO}_3^{2-}$ and $\text{HCO}_3^-.$

Answer

  1. $\text{CO}_3^{2-}$
  1. $\text{HCO}^{-}_3\text{ ion}$


There are only two resonating structures for the bicarbonate ion.

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