Which of the Following Statements About the CO₃^2- Ion Is

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the CO₃^2- ion is false?

A) The orbitals on the carbon atom are sp² hybridized.
B) The ion is expected to be diamagnetic.
C) The C-O bonds are different lengths.
D) The ion has a total of 24 electrons.
E) All the above statements are true.