Which of the following is true of the C-C bonds in benzene?
A) They are shorter than typical C-C single bonds
B) They have the same length as typical C-C single bonds
C) They are longer than typical C-C single bonds but shorter than typical C=C double bonds
D) They have the same length as typical C-C double bonds

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The C-C bonds in benzene are shorter than typical C-C single bonds due to resonance, which gives them partial double bond character.

Which of the Following Is True of the C-C Bonds