Three resonance structures of the given anion are possible. One is given, but it is incomplete. Complete the given structure by

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Three resonance structures of the given anion are possible. One is given, but it is incomplete. Complete the given structure by

adding nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Draw the two remaining resonance structures (in any order), including nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Omit curved arrows.

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kondor19780726 [428] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-03T10:44:57+03:00

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Explanation:

The missing incomplete resonance structure is attached in the image below. From there, we can see the addition of the nonbonding electrons and its' formal charge which makes the resonance structure a complete resonance structure. The others two resonance structure that can be derived from the complete structure is also shown in the image. Out of these three structures, the structure that contributes most to the hybrid is the structure with the negative charge on the oxygen.