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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is carbon trioxide an unstable molecule?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because CO + O2 has a lower energy.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because Carbon has to make 4 bonds. However, it does makes 3 or 5 bonds in some cases. But, it is highly unstable under those conditions.

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