Draw and explain the Lewis structure of the most important resonance form of the ion AsO43-. Show...
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Draw and explain the Lewis structure of the most important resonance form of the ion {eq}AsO_4^{3-} {/eq}. Show the formal charges and oxidation numbers of the atoms.
Lewis Structures:
The most important Lewis structure for a compound or an ion containing more than one possible Lewis structures, or a major resonance contributor, is determined based on:
- Minimizing the formal charges of the particles involved.
- Obeying the octet rule.
- Placing negative formal charges on more electronegative atoms.
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View this answerThe most important Lewis structure, or the major resonance contributor of{eq}\rm AsO_4^{3-} {/eq} is:
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In {eq}\rm AsO_4^{3-} {/eq} ion, arsenic...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 9Learn what Lewis dot structures are, how to draw Lewis dot structures and see resonance in Lewis dot structures using the benzene Lewis dot structure example.