Compare the electron dot structures of the carbonate (CO 3 2 ) and borate (BO 3 3

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Compare the electron dot structures of the carbonate (CO32−) and borate (BO33−) ions.
(a) Are these ions isoelectronic?
(b) How many resonance structures does each ion have?
(c) What are the formal charges of each atom in these ions?
(d) If an H+ ion attaches to CO32− to form the bicarbonate ion, HCO3, does it attach to an O atom or to the C atom?

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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