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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question

Question

What is the C-C bond length in diamond?
Options
A 1.20 Å
B 1.42 Å
C 1.54 Å
Correct Answer
D 1.34 Å
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The C-C bond length in diamond is 1.54 Å, characteristic of a pure sp³-sp³ sigma bond.

Hint

Typical single bond length.

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