For which compound is resonance required to describe the structure adequately? A) PCl₃ B) CO₃^2- C) HCN D) NH₄⁺ E) none of these

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The molecule COS requires resonance to adequately describe its structure. The sulfur atom can form a double bond with either the carbon or oxygen atom, leading to two different possible Lewis structures. Resonance between these two structures is necessary to fully describe the bonding in the molecule.

For Which Compound Is Resonance Required to Describe the Structure