Question

Which of the following statements about $C{O}_3^{2-}$ ion is correct?

• A. The C—O bond order is 1.5.
• B. The formal charge on each oxygen atom is -0.67.
• C. It has two C—O single bonds and one C=0 double bond,
• D. The hybridization of central atom is $s{p}^3$.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) The formal charge on each oxygen atom is -0.67.