Consider the Lewis structure of L2Z (pitcure attached) where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet.  Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown, are possible? 1, 3, 4, or 2?

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Consider the Lewis structure of L2Z (pitcure attached) where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet.  Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown, are possible?

1, 3, 4, or 2?
!=L=2:
Transcribed Image Text:!=L=2:
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