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Resonance in carbonate ion 
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Which of the following is true?
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
has a single structure i.e., resonance hybrid of the above three structures.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Resonating structure are hypothetical and resonance hybrid is real structure which is weighted average of all the resonating structures.
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