Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The carbon-carbon bond in C₂^2- is shorter than the one in CH₃CH₃.
• B) The carbon-carbon bond in C₂^2- is stronger than the one in CH₃CH₃.
• C) C₂ is diamagnetic.
• D) C₂ is paramagnetic.
• E) Two of these statements are false.

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