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In the anion HCOO ⁻ the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be of equal length. What is the reason for it?

Options

  1. AThe C = O bond is weaker than the C - O bond
  2. BThe anion HCOO ⁻ has two resonating structures
  3. CThe anion is obtained by removal of a proton from the acid molecule
  4. DElectronic orbitals of carbon atom are hybridised

Correct answer

B. The anion HCOO ⁻ has two resonating structures

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