Which of the Following Is the Shortest Bond? the Number

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the shortest bond? The number in parentheses is the bond energy.

• A)C-C (348 kJ/mol)
• B)C-F (453 kJ/mol)
• C)C-H (411 kJ/mol)
• D)C-Cl (339 kJ/mol)
• E)C-O (358 kJ/mol)

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