Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 8 - Questions and Problems - Page 363: 8.29

Answer

Single bond vs double bond vs triple bond

Work Step by Step

Single bonds are one bond between two atoms. Double bonds are two bond between two atoms. Triple bonds are one bond between three atoms. Since triple bonds are stronger, the bond length is shorter, and single bond lengths are longer.
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