P-Block Elements Ques 62
Question: Carbon suboxide $ C_3O_2 $ has
[DCE 2003]
Options:
A) Linear structure
B) Bent structure
C) Trigonal planar structure
D) Distorted tetrahedral structure
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Carbon suboxide has linear structure with $ C-C $ bond length equal to $ 130\ {\AA} $ and $ C-O $ bond length equal to $ 120\ {\AA} $ . $ O=C=C=C=O\rightarrow {{O}^{-}}-C\equiv C-C\equiv {{O}^{+}} $
