Which of the Following Statements About the CO₃^2- Ion Is

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the CO₃^2- ion is false?

• A)The orbitals on the carbon atom are sp² hybridized.
• B)The ion is expected to be diamagnetic.
• C)The C-O bonds are different lengths.
• D)The ion has a total of 24 electrons.
• E)All the above statements are true.

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