What Is the Approximate Carbon-Oxygen Bond Order in the Acetate

question 152

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate carbon-oxygen bond order in the acetate ion,CH₃COO^-?

• A)0.5
• B)1
• C)1.5
• D)2
• E)2.5

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