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Q. In $NaHCO_3$ solid, two bicarbonate ions are bonded through strong H-bonds as shown below
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The four $O-O$ distances marked are '$a$' '$b$' $c$' & '$d$'. The correct order of these distances is

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Solution:

From the given figure it is clear a - being strong $H$-bond (minimum distance)