NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which of the following statements best explains why all the C—O bonds in the carbonate ion (CO 3 2– ) are equal in length?
Options
- AResonance delocalizes the electrons, making all bonds equal in length.
- BElectronegativity differences between C and O atoms lead to equal bond lengths.
- CIonic bonding causes all C—O bonds to have the same length.
- DSteric hindrance results in equal bond lengths.
Correct answer
A. Resonance delocalizes the electrons, making all bonds equal in length.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Resonance delocalizes the electrons, making all bonds equal in length.