Question
All the $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}$ bonds in carbonate ion $\left(\mathrm{CO}^{2-}{ }_3\right)$ are equal in length. Explain.
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Answer
Carbonate ion is represented by resonating structures as given below:
Actual structure will be the mixture of all resonating structures, also called resonance hybrid structure.
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