The correct order of bond length (longest first) among CO_3^ 2- , CO_2 and CO is

JEE Main Chemistry question

The correct order of bond length (longest first) among , and is

(A)Correct
(B)
(C)
(D)None of these

Answer: (A)

Solution

Bond order (and hence bond strength) is highest in (bond order 3, due to the C≡O triple bond), intermediate in (bond order 2, C=O double bonds), and lowest in (bond order

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