A suboxide of carbon, $$\text{C}_3\text{O}_2$$, has a linear structure. Which of the following is correct about $$\text{C}_3\text{O}_2$$?
I. Oxidation state of all three C atoms is +2.
II. Oxidation state of the central C atom is zero.
III. The molecule contains 4 sigma and 4 pi bonds.
IV. Hybridization of the central carbon atom is $$sp^2$$.

A

I and IV

B

II and III

C

II and IV

D

III only