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In the anion HCOO^(-) , the two carbon-o...

In the anion `HCOO^(-)` , the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be of 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 sturctures

D

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

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