How is oxygen atom bonded to carbon atom in ${C O}_{3}^{2 -}$ ?

Three single bonds

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Two single and a double bond

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Three single bonds and one lone pair of electrons

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Two single bonds and two lone pair of electrons

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Solution

The correct option is D Two single and a double bond
Structure of ${C O}_{3}^{- 2}$ is:
Two single bonds and one double bond around the carbon atom.

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