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What is the formal charge on the carbon atom in the CO₃²- ion in one of its resonance structures?

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In one resonance structure of CO₃²-, carbon has 1 double bond (4 electrons) and 2 single bonds (4 electrons). Formal charge = 4 - 0 - 1/2 × 8 = 0. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

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