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JEE MAIN 2023
01-02-2024 S1
Question
Resonance in carbonate ion $\left(\mathrm{CO}_3^{2-}\right)$ is Which of the following is true?
Select the correct option:
A
It is possible to identify each structure individually by some physical or chemical method.
B
All these structures are in dynamic equilibrium with each other
C
Each structure exists for equal amount of time.
D
$\mathrm{CO}_3^{2-}$ has a single structure i.e., resonance hybrid of the above three structures
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Solution
Resonating structure are hypothetical and resonance hybrid is real structure which is weighted average of all the resonating structures
Question Tags
JEE Main
Chemistry
Easy
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