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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

What is bond length?
Options
A Energy required to break a bond
B Distance between nuclei of bonded atoms
Correct Answer
C The radius of an atom
D The size of an orbital
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bond length is the distance between nuclei of bonded atoms. Stronger bond leads to shorter bond length.

Hint

The notes define bond length.

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