Q. Carbon suboxide$\ (C_{3}O_{2})$ has recently been shown as a component of the atmosphere of Venus. Which of the following formulation raepresents the correct ground state Lewis structure for carbon suboxide?
A) :O:C::C:C:O:
B) :O::C::C:C::O:
C) $:\ddot{O}$::C::C::C::$\ddot{\ O}$:
D) :O: C: C: C: O:
Explanation
(c)
In structure (c), all the atoms have complete octet. Thus, it is the correct representation of carbon suboxide
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