The shortest C-O bond is present in:

carbon monoxide

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carbon dioxide

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carbonate

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acetone

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Solution

The correct option is A carbon monoxide
Bond length is inversely proportional to bond order or bond strength. From their structures, we can conclude that carbon monoxide has the shortest C-O bond length.

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