STANDARDChemistry-Aromatic Compounds
STANDARD Chemistry Bond Lengths MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
What is the carbon-carbon bond length in benzene?
A
1.20 Å and 1.31 Å
B
1.39 Å
C
1.39 Å and 1.20 Å
D
1.20 Å
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
All C–C and C=C bond lengths are the same in benzene due to resonance. It is the intermediate between single and double bonds. Hence, the C–C bond length in benzene is 1.39 Å.
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