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Question


For each pair of covalently bonded atoms, choose the one expected to have the shortest bond length.

(A) C-C
(B) C?C...... (A,B)

(C) C?O
(D) C-O...... (C,D)


For each pair of covalently bonded atoms, choose the one expected to have the shortest bond length.

(A) P-Cl
(B) Si-Cl...... (A,B)

(C) P-I
(D) H-I...... (C,D)


For each pair of covalently bonded atoms, choose the one expected to have the shortest bond length.

(A) Cl-I
(B) I-I...... (A,B)

(C) P-Br
(D) P-Cl...... (C,D)

The length of a covalent bond depends upon the size of the atoms and the bond order.

Explanation / Answer

1) (B) C?C

(C) C?O

2) (B) Si-Cl

(D) H-I

3) (A) Cl-I

(D) P-Cl.