For the carbonate (CO_(3^(-2) analyze the following characteristiocs:))
The total number of lone pairs present in the ion
The VSEPR molecular shape of the ion, and
The numbner of resonance structures that can be drawn for the ion
Which of the following combinations correctly identifies these characteristics?
a. 8 lone pairs, b. Trigonal palanar, c. 3 resonance structures
a. 10 lone pairs, b. Triogonal planar, c. 3 resonance structures
a. 6 lone pairs, b. Trigonal pyramidial, c. 2 resonance structures
a. 12 lone pairs, b. Tetrahedral, c. 2 resonance structures