\(\text{H}_3\text{PO}_3\) 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.

2. The positions of the atoms remain unchanged.

3. \(\text{H}_3\text{PO}_3\) does not show resonance.

4. Two hydrogen atoms are missing.

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The number of resonating structures exhibited by \(CO^{2-}_3\) ion are :

1. 2 2. 3
3. 4 4. 5
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