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In an anion `HCOO^-` the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be equal length. What is the reason for it?

A

Electronic orbitals of carbon atom are hybridised

B

The C=O bond is weaker than the C-O bond

C

The anion `HCOO^-` has two resonating Structures

D

The anion is obtained by removal of a proton from the acid molecule

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