Which compound would have the shortest carbon-carbon single bond? A)CH₃-CH₃ B)CH₂=CH-CH₃ C)HC$\equiv$C-C$\equiv$CH D)CH₂=CH-C$\equiv$CH E)CH₂=CH-CH=CH₂

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound with the shortest carbon-carbon single bond is the one with the highest bond order between the two carbons. In option C, there is a triple bond between the two carbons, which has a higher bond order than a double bond (option B and D) or a single bond (option A and E). Therefore, option C has the shortest carbon-carbon single bond.

Which Compound Would Have the Shortest Carbon-Carbon Single Bond? A)CH3-CH3 ≡\equiv≡

Which Compound Would Have the Shortest Carbon-Carbon Single Bond?
A)CH₃-CH₃ $\equiv$