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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