Of the bonds C-C, C C, and C≡C, the C-C bond is ________.
A)strongest/shortest
B)strongest/longest
C)weakest/longest
D)weakest/shortest
E)intermediate in both strength and length

Question

Of the bonds C-C, C  C, and C≡C, the C-C bond is ________.
A)strongest/shortest 
B)strongest/longest 
C)weakest/longest 
D)weakest/shortest 
E)intermediate in both strength and length

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the concept of bond order and bond length, the order of bond strength and bond length is C≡C > C=C > C-C. Therefore, the C-C bond is the weakest and the longest among the given options.

Of the Bonds C-C, C C, and C≡C, the C-C