Determine the number of valence electrons in SO₃ and then draw the corresponding Lewis structure (with minimized formal charges). A) 24 B) 20 C) 25 D) 28 E) 21

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Determine the number of valence electrons in SO₃ and then draw the corresponding Lewis structure (with minimized formal charges).

A) 24

B) 20

C) 25

D) 28

E) 21

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