All the $( \mathrm{C -O} )$ bonds in carbonate ion $\left( {{\rm{CO}}_3^{2 - }} \right)$ are equal in length. - Explain.

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Carbonate ion $\left(\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}\right)=3$ bond pair $+1$ lone pair $\Rightarrow$ trigonal planar

Due to resonance all $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}$ bond length are equal.

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