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Turn back to Model 2, and add any missing formal charges to each Lewis structure of CO2....

Turn back to Model 2, and add any missing formal charges to each Lewis structure of CO2.

a. Based on the concept of formal charge, which is the better Lewis structure for CO2 (in Model 2), Lewis structure I or Lewis structure II? Circle one, and explain your reasoning.

b. Is your choice consistent with the experimental data?

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