Question

Draw the lewis structure for the polyatomic hydroperoxyl ho2- anion. be sure to include all resonance structures that satisfy the octet rule. c

Answer 1

.. .. .. [h-o-o:]- <--> [h-o=o:]- .. .. .. .. There is an overall negative charge for the ion due to the additional unbonded electron on the second oxygen atom. The electrons, although not favored, can form an oxygen-oxygen double bond, as a resonance structure.