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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which of the following correctly orders C-C bond strength from strongest to weakest?
Options
A C≡C > C=C > C-C
Correct Answer
B C-C > C=C > C≡C
C C=C > C-C > C≡C
D C≡C > C-C > C=C
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bond strength increases with bond order: triple bond is strongest, double bond is intermediate, single bond is weakest.

Hint

More bonds = stronger bond.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 699 of 1999
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