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Acetate ion contains       [AMU 1983]

A)                 One \[C,\,\,O\]single bond and one \[C,\,\,O\] double bond

B)                 Two \[C,\,\,O\] single bonds

C)                 Two \[C,\,\,O\]double bonds

D)                 None of the above

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

                Acetate ion is  i.e. one \[C-O\] single bond and one \[C=O\] double bond.