In the anion `HCOO^(-)` the two carbon-oxygen bonds are founds to be of equal length. What is the reason for it?
A. The anion `HCOO^(-)` has two equivalent resonating structures
B. The anion is obtained by removal of a proton from the acid molecule
C. Electronic orbitals of carbon atom are hybridised
D. The `C = O` bond is weaker than the `C - O` bond

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Correct Answer - A
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