Why Is the Bond Dissociation Energy of C-C Greater Than

question 86

Multiple Choice

Why is the bond dissociation energy of C-C greater than that of C-H?

• A) Because of enhanced sigma bond overlap
• B) Because the bond is electrostatically stronger
• C) Because multiple bonds are always stronger than single bonds
• D) Because of the decreased bond dipole
• E) It isn't, the dissociation energy is greater for C-H

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