What is the correct increasing order of $C-O$ bond length in $CO$,$CO_3^{2-}$,and $CO_2$?

  • 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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Which of the following cannot be represented by resonance structures?

With respect to resonance structures of $CO_3^{2-}$ ion, which of the following statements are correct?
$(a)$ All $C – O$ bonds in $CO_3^{2-}$ are equivalent
$(b)$ There are three resonance structures possible for $CO_3^{2-}$ ion
$(c)$ The position of carbon and oxygen should change in every resonance structure
$(d)$ The formal charge on carbon atom is $0$

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Calculate the resonance energy of anthracene in $kcal/mol$.

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