Which of the following compounds contains the longest carbon-carbon single bond?
A)allene
B)1,3-butadiyne
C)1,3-butadiene
D)propyne
E)ethane

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Ethane contains a single bond between its two carbon atoms, which is the longest carbon-carbon single bond. Allene, 1,3-butadiyne, 1,3-butadiene, and propyne all contain shorter carbon-carbon single bonds due to their triple or double bonds.

Which of the Following Compounds Contains the Longest Carbon-Carbon Single