JEE Chemistry · Medium

Chemical Bonding: Bond Length MCQ

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Bond LengthMediumQuestion 600319

Question

Among N−N, N=N and N≡N, the shortest bond is:
  1. A
    N−N
  2. B
    N=N
  3. C
    N≡N
    Correct
  4. D
    All equal

Correct answer

N≡N

Explanation

Higher bond order → shorter bond length and stronger bond. Triple bond < double < single in length. N≡N is shortest.