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The bond order in \[CO_{3}^{2-}\] ion between\[C-O\]is:

A) \[zero\]                                               

B) \[0.88\]

C) \[1.33\]                               

D) \[2\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

We know that carbonate ion has following resonating structures Bond order \[=\frac{total\,\,number\,\,of\,\,bons\,\,between\,\,atoms}{total\,\,number\,\,of\,\,resonating\,\,structures}\]\[=1.33\]