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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

Question 50 A...

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Question 50

All the C - O bonds in carbonate ion $(C O_{3}^{2 -})$ are equal in length. Explain

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Solution

Carbonate ion $(C O_{3}^{2 -})$ = 3 bond pair + 1 lone pair $\Rightarrow$ trigonal planar

Due to resonance all C - O bond length are equal.

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