What Reason Is Given for the Stability of C⎯C, N⎯N

question 72

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) There are large differences in their abilities to form strong pi bonds.
• C) There are large differences in their ionization energies.
• D) There are large differences in their electronegativities.
• E) none of these