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Select the correct statement about a carboxylic acid, `R-overset(O)overset(||)C-O-H`

A

C=O bond length is equal to C-O bond length due to resonance

B

C=0 bond length is larger than C-O bond length

C

C=O bond length is shorter than C-O bond length

D

C-O, C=O and O-H bond lengths are equal

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The correct Answer is:
C
C=O bond length is shorter than C-O bond length
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