The Bond Angles in CO₃^2- Are Expected to Be
A) $\circ$

question 79

Multiple Choice

The bond angles in CO₃^2- are expected to be

• A) a little less than 109.5^\(\circ\).
• B) 109.5^\(\circ\).
• C) a little less than 120^\(\circ\).
• D) 120^\(\circ\).
• E) a little more than 120^\(\circ\).

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