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Draw one of the resonance structures for the hydrogen sulfate anion (HSO4−). Include nonbonding electrons and formal charges where necessary. Do not draw resonance arrows.

Draw one of the resonance structures for the hydrogen sulfate anion (HSO4−). Include-example-1

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The image attached shows the resonance structure of the bisulfite anion

Resonance structures of the bisulfite anion

There are several resonance structures that can be used to describe the polyatomic bisulfite anion. The Lewis structures show various arrangements of electrons among the atoms that preserve the same level of molecular connection overall.

The movement of electrons, usually as lone pairs or double bonds, is involved in the most prevalent resonance structures for the bisulfite ion.

Draw one of the resonance structures for the hydrogen sulfate anion (HSO4−). Include-example-1
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