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Carbon suboxide C3O2 has

(A) Linear structure

(B) Bent structure

(C) Trigonal planar structure

(D) Distorted tetrahedral structure.

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Correct option (A) Linear structure

Explanation:

Carbon Suboxide has linear structure with C - C bond length equal to 130 A° & C - O bond length equal to 120 A° O = C = C = C = O ↔ O– – C ≡ C – C ≡ O+

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