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3 May, 22:24

What are the electron and molecular geometries, respectively, for the carbonate ion, co3 2?

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  1. 4 May, 01:55
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    The carbon and oxygen are bonded through a double bond which counts as "one electron pair" and two single bonded oxygens. Hence the molecule has three electron pairs and is trigonal planar geometry.
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