Which of the following statements about the CO₃²^- ion is false? A)The orbitals on the carbon atom are sp² hybridized. B)The ion is expected to be diamagnetic. C)The C-O bonds are different lengths. D)The ion has a total of 24 electrons. E)All the above statements are true.

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In the carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻), all C-O bonds are of equal length due to resonance, making statement C false.

Which of the Following Statements About the CO32- Ion Is

Which of the Following Statements About the CO₃²^- Ion Is