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Which of the following statements best explains why all the C—O bonds in the carbonate ion (CO32–) are equal in length?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A Resonance delocalizes the electrons, making all bonds equal in length.
  • B Electronegativity differences between C and O atoms lead to equal bond lengths.
  • C Ionic bonding causes all C—O bonds to have the same length.
  • D Steric hindrance results in equal bond lengths.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Resonance delocalizes the electrons, making all bonds equal in length.
Correct Option is : (A)
Resonance delocalizes the electrons, making all bonds equal in length.

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