Explain the equal bond lengths of C - O bonds in CO_(3)^(2) ion .

1.	Explain the equal bond lengths of C - O bonds in CO_(3)^(2) ion .
Answer» SOLUTION :ACCORDING to experimental observations, the C - O bonds in `CO_(3)^(2-)` equivalent. Resonance is mainly RESPONSIBLE for the equal bond lengths of C -O bonds in `CO_(3)^(2-)`

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