\(\text{H}_3\text{PO}_3\) can be represented by structures 1 and 2 shown below.
However, these two structures cannot be considered as canonical forms of a resonance hybrid because:
1. | The positions of the atoms are different in each structure.
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2. | The positions of the atoms remain unchanged.
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3. | \(\text{H}_3\text{PO}_3\) does not show resonance.
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4. | Two hydrogen atoms are missing. |
The number of resonating structures exhibited by \(CO^{2-}_3\) ion are :
1. | 2 | 2. | 3 |
3. | 4 | 4. | 5 |