In the anion $HCOO^-$,the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be of equal length. What is the reason for it?

  • A
    Electronic orbitals of carbon atom are hybridised
  • B
    The $C=O$ bond is weaker than the $C-O$ bond
  • C
    The anion $HCOO^-$ has two resonating structures
  • D
    The anion is obtained by removal of a proton from the acid molecule

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