With respect to resonance structures of $CO_3^{2-}$ ion, which of the following statements are correct?
$(a)$ All $C – O$ bonds in $CO_3^{2-}$ are equivalent
$(b)$ There are three resonance structures possible for $CO_3^{2-}$ ion
$(c)$ The position of carbon and oxygen should change in every resonance structure
$(d)$ The formal charge on carbon atom is $0$

  • A
    $a, b$ and $c$
  • B
    $a$ and $b$ only
  • C
    $b$ and $d$ only
  • D
    $a, b$ and $d$

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