In the anion {\HCOO}^{-}the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be of equal length. What is the reason for it?

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In the anion  {\HCOO}^{-}the two carbon-oxygen bonds are found to be of equal length. What is the reason for it?

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Correct Answer is : The anion HCOO - has two resonating structures

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