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

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The shortest carbon-carbon single bond would be found in a compound with significant steric hindrance or electron-withdrawing groups that can pull the carbon atoms closer together. In option E, the presence of multiple trifluoromethyl groups (CF3) can create such conditions, leading to shorter C-C bonds.

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

Which Compound Would Have the Shortest Carbon-Carbon Single Bond?
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