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