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Several resonance structures are possible for each of the following ions. For each, drawthese resonance structures, assign formal charges, and select the resonance structure likely toprovide the best description for the ion.
a. Selenocyanate ion,
b. Thioformate ion,
c. Dithiocarbonate,
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