Carboxylic Acids Question 144
Question: In the anion $ HCO{O^{-}} $ the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be of equal length. What is the reason for it
Options:
A) Electronic orbitals of carbon atom are hybridised
B) The C = O bond is weaker than the C - O bond
C) The anion $ HCO{O^{-}} $ has two resonating structures
D) The anion is obtained by removal of a proton form the acid molecule
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Anion $ HCO{O^{-}} $ has two resonating structure (identical).
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