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

A

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

B

Electronic orbitals of carbon atoms are hybridised

C

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

D

The anion `"HCOO"^(-)` has two resonating structures

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In `"HCOO"^(-)`, the two carbon oxygen bond are of equal length because the anion `"HCOO"^(-)` has two resonating structure.
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