Use the curved-arrow notation to derive resonance structures that convey the following ideas. In each case, draw a single hybrid structure using dashed lines and partial charges that conveys the same meaning as the resonance sructures.

(a) The outer oxygens of ozone,

have an equal amount of negative charge.

(b) All C—O bonds in the carbonate ion are of equal length.

(c) The conjugate acid of formaldehyde,

has substantial positive charge on carbon.

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