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

A

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

B

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

C

The electronic orbitals of carbon atom are hybridized

D

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

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