The Cation BiO^ Is Found in Some Over-The-Counter Antacids

The cation BiO^ is found in some over-the-counter antacids. Draw the Lewis structure of this cation that satisfies the octet rule for both atoms. Based on this Lewis structure, this cation has ________ of nonbonding electrons.

A) a triple bond and two pairs
B) a single bond and six pairs
C) a double bond and three pairs
D) a single bond and four pairs
E) a quadruple bond and one pair

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