Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the carbon-halogen bond length in haloalkanes is correct?
A
The C-F bond is shorter than the C-I bond.
B
The C-Cl bond is longer than the C-I bond.
C
The C-I bond is shorter than the C-Br bond.
D
The C-Br bond is longer than the C-Cl bond.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The carbon-halogen bond length increases as the size of the halogen atom increases; hence, the C-F bond is the shortest, and the C-I bond is the longest.
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