Use Lewis Structures to Predict the Bond Order for a Carbon-Oxygen

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use Lewis structures to predict the bond order for a carbon-oxygen bond in CO₂?

• A) 1
• B) 3/2
• C) 4/3
• D) 2
• E) 5/2

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