For the following molecules, provide ALL possible resonance structures. Calculate the formal charge for each atom in the molecule. Determine which structure is the major contributing structure for the resonance hybrid. Explain WHY it is preferred over the others. Remember your rules for setting up Lewis-dot structures. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary. Upload to the CAP area in Blackboard as directed. a) HCO₂ b) SO3 c) Cl₂CO d) OCN™

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For the following molecules, provide ALL possible resonance structures. Calculate the formal charge for each atom in the molecule. Determine which structure is the major contributing structure for the resonance hybrid. Explain WHY it is preferred over the others. Remember your rules for setting up Lewis-dot structures. a) HCO2- b) SO3 c) Cl2CO d) OCN-

For the following molecules, provide ALL possible resonance structures. Calculate the formal charge for each atom in the molecule. Determine which structure
is the major contributing structure for the resonance hybrid. Explain WHY it is preferred over the others. Remember your rules for setting up Lewis-dot
structures. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary. Upload to the CAP area in Blackboard as directed.
a) HCO₂
b) SO3
c) Cl₂CO
d) OCN
Transcribed Image Text:For the following molecules, provide ALL possible resonance structures. Calculate the formal charge for each atom in the molecule. Determine which structure is the major contributing structure for the resonance hybrid. Explain WHY it is preferred over the others. Remember your rules for setting up Lewis-dot structures. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary. Upload to the CAP area in Blackboard as directed. a) HCO₂ b) SO3 c) Cl₂CO d) OCN
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