The distance between the carbon atom and the oxygen atom in a carbon monoxide molecule is $1.1 \ \mathring{A}$. Given,mass of carbon atom is $12 \ a.m.u.$ and mass of oxygen atom is $16 \ a.m.u.$,calculate the position of the center of mass of the carbon monoxide molecule.

  • A
    $6.3 \ \mathring{A}$ from the carbon atom
  • B
    $1 \ \mathring{A}$ from the oxygen atom
  • C
    $0.63 \ \mathring{A}$ from the carbon atom
  • D
    $0.12 \ \mathring{A}$ from the oxygen atom

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