Question

What is wrong about $C{O}_3^{2-}$ ion ?

• A. It has planar structure
• B. It has one coordinate bond
• C. It has three resonating structures
• D. Hydrolysis of $C{O}_3^{2-}$ ion gives basic solution

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$C{O}_3^{2-}$ has $s{p}^2$ hybridisation ie, planar structure