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Chemistry · CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
हिन्दीCalculate the total number of valence electrons available for drawing the Lewis structure of the carbonate ion, \( \text{CO}_3^{2-} \).
Correct answer · Option 1
\( 24 \)
Explanation
Valence electrons = \( 4\text{ (from C)} + 3 \times 6\text{ (from O)} + 2\text{ (from charge)} = 4 + 18 + 2 = 24 \).
