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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 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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C
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