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In HCOO^(-) , the two carbon- oxygen bon...

In `HCOO^(-)` , the two carbon`-` oxygen bonds to be of equal length. What is the reason for this ?

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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