In the given $HNO_3$ molecule,identify the bond lengths $a$ and $b$ (where $a$ and $b$ are bond lengths).

  • A
    $a = 1.40 \,\mathring{A}, \, b = 1.21 \,\mathring{A}$
  • B
    $a = 1.21 \,\mathring{A}, \, b = 1.40 \,\mathring{A}$
  • C
    $a = 1.40 \,\mathring{A}, \, b = 1.40 \,\mathring{A}$
  • D
    None

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