The correct order of increasing $C - O$ bond length of $CO, CO_3^{2-}, CO_2$ is

  • A
    $CO_3^{2-} < CO_2 < CO$
  • B
    $CO_2 < CO_3^{2-} < CO$
  • C
    $CO < CO_3^{2-} < CO_2$
  • D
    $CO < CO_2 < CO_3^{2-}$

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