Which Statement Best Describe the Structure of a Carbonate Anion

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describe the structure of a carbonate anion?

• A) The electron geometry of carbon in a carbonate anion is trigonal planar with a sp² hybridization and bond angles are 120°. There is a π-bond formed between a non-hybridized "C" p-orbital overlapping with an "O" p-orbital.
• B) The electron geometry of carbon in a carbonate anion is trigonal planar with a sp² hybridization and bond angles are <120°. There is a π-bond formed between a non-hybridized "C" p-orbital overlapping with an "O" p-orbital.
• C) The electron geometry of carbon in a carbonate anion is trigonal planar with a sp² hybridization and bond angles are <120°. There is a π-bond formed between a hybridized "C" p-orbital overlapping with an "O" p-orbital.

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