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the octet rule is a good rule for organic structures where the majority of atoms are c, n and o. however, for inorganic compounds, sometimes an atom can accommodate more than eight electrons. draw the structure of the sulfite ion (so32− ), obeying the octet rule. (assign radical electrons, lone pairs, and atomic charges as appropriate.)