Practice mode Chemical Bonding

Which order of carbon-carbon bond energies is correct?

Correct answer A. C≡C > C=C > C–C

Explanation

A triple bond has one σ and two π bonds, a double bond one σ and one π, and a single bond only one σ. More shared pairs give a shorter, stronger bond.

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