Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

The formate ion HCO2−\text{HCO}_2^{-} has two equivalent resonance structures, each containing one C=O bond and one C–O bond. What is the predicted average C–O bond order in the ion? a) 2.02.0 b) 1.01.0 c) 1.51.5 d) 1.331.33

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