Rank the following bonds of CO2−3 in decreasing order of their bond length
A
I>II>III
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B
III>II>I
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C
I=II=III
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D
II=III>I
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Solution
The correct option is CI=II=III Resonating structures of CO2−3 is as follows :
All the three resonating structures of CO2−3 are equivalent resonating structures.
So all the C−O bond lengths will be equal.
Correct order is : I=II=III
Resonance hybrid of CO2−3 is :