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Four resonance structures of the following cation are possible. Two resonance forms are given below, but they are incomplete. Complete the given structures by adding nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Draw the two remaining resonance structures (in any order), including nonbonding electrons and formal charges HaC Ha H3 Which structure is the most stable (lowest energy) resonance contributor?

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3 ら も1 2 Charyp,The four contributing structures uploaded in the image as I, II, III, and IV.

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The 'N' should have a + charge and each of the 'O' atoms should have two lone pairs.

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The 'N' should have a lone pair and the doublebonded 'O' should have a lone pair and a + charge. The bottom 'O' should ahve two lone pairs.

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The 'N' should have a lone pair. The double bonded 'O' should have one lone pair and be + charged. The top 'O' should have two lone pairs.

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The 'N' should have a lone pair. The 'C' should have a + charge and both oxygen atoms should each have two lone pairs.

Sorry for way the structures appeared.

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Print R Calculator-Periodic Table Cormret Mapa Four resonance structures of the folowing cation are possible. Two resonance f

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