BITSAT2011ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
In the anion HCOO ⁻ the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be of equal length. What is the reason for it?
Options
- AThe C = O bond is weaker than the C - O bond.
- BThe anion HCOO ⁻ has two resonating structures.
- CThe anion is obtained byremoval of a proton from the acid molecule.
- DElectronic orbitals of carbon atom are hybridised.
Correct answer
B. The anion HCOO ⁻ has two resonating structures.
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