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All the C—O bonds in carbonate ion (CO2^{-3}) are equal in length. Explain

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In (CO2^{-3}) ion, carbon is bonded to 3 oxygen atoms. It is bonded to 2 oxygen atoms by double bond. Here, the bonds are not fixed and show resonance therefore, all C-O bonds are equal in length.

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