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Standard XII
Chemistry
Resonance
How many reso...
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How many resonance structures does CO2 have?


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2
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3
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4
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5
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Solution

The correct option is B 3


CO2 exists in 3 resonance forms. The actual CO2 molecule would exist in a state which is intermediate to these structures known as the resonance hybrid.

Note: All the bond lengths and angles in CO2 are observed to be the same.

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