How many electron domains does the central atom in carbonate ion contain?

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The central atom in the carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻) is carbon. It is surrounded by three electron domains: one for each of the three bonding pairs of electrons with oxygen atoms. These three domains are arranged in a trigonal planar geometry, with no lone pairs on the carbon atom.

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