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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is the bond length of a typical C=O bond?
Options
A 1.54 Å
B 1.34 Å
C 1.23 Å
Correct Answer
D 1.09 Å
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The carbonyl C=O bond length is approximately 1.23 Å, shorter than a C=C bond (1.34 Å) and much shorter than a C-C single bond (1.54 Å).

Hint

Double bond between C and O.

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