All the C - O bonds in carbonate ion (CO_(3)^(2)-) are equal in length

1.	All the C - O bonds in carbonate ion (CO_(3)^(2)-) are equal in length - Explain.
Answer» Solution :Carbonate ion `(CO_(3)^(2)-)` = 3 bond PAIR + 1 lone pair `RARR` trigonal PLANAR DUE to RESONANCE all C - O bond length are equal.

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