Resonance in carbonate ion (CO32–) is O– O O– C O– O– O C O O– O– C Which of the following is true? — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question

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Resonance in carbonate ion (CO32–) is O– O O– C O– O– O C O O– O– C Which of the following is true? (A) All these structures are in dynamic equilibrium with each other. (B) Each structure exists for equal amount of time. (C) CO32– has a single structure i.e, resonance hybrid of the above three structures. (D) It is possible to identify each structure individually by some physical or chemical method.