What Reason Is Given for the Stability of C-C,N-N,and O-O

question 145

Multiple Choice

What reason is given for the stability of C-C,N-N,and O-O bonds,compared to the instability of Si-Si,P-P,and S-S bonds?

• A)Their metallic character varies greatly.
• B)Large differences in their ionization energies.
• C)Large differences in their electronegativities.
• D)Large differences in their abilities to form strong pi bonds.
• E)None of these.

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