How do u draw the dot structure for CO3?

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How do u draw the dot structure for CO3?

2006-07-17 19:45:52 · 2 answers · asked by zacharydai 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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I think, if I'm picturing it right, there is a carbon atom the center. One of the oxygens has 2 bonds to the carbon. The other two oxygens have a single bond to the carbon and an extra lone pair on themselves, giving a negative charge. The molecule should be trigonal planar

The whole molecule has a net -2 charge.

2006-07-17 19:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by niuchemist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I would use a pencil

2006-07-17 19:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by BidDogARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRFf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋