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STANDARD Chemistry Bond Lengths MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The correct order of bond lengths P, Q and R is

A
P > Q > R
B
R > Q > P
C
Q > P > R
D
Q > R > P
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
P is related to sp³-hybridised C-atom, Q is related to sp²-hybridised C-atom and R is related to sp-hybridised C-atom. The bond length decreases with increasing s-character.
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