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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

Question diagram
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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