Question:medium

In the anion HCOO^-, the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be of equal length. What is the reason for it?

Show Hint

Resonance equalises bond lengths.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
  • C=O bond is weaker than C–O bond
  • the anion has two resonating structures
  • the anion is obtained by removal of proton
  • carbon orbitals are hybridised
Show Solution

The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Was this answer helpful?
0

Top Questions on Structural Representations Of Organic Compounds

Questions Asked in BITSAT exam