As per your syllabus, the bond LENGTHS of single bonds formed by sp, sp², sp³ carbons go in which order?
- sp² < sp < sp³
- sp > sp² > sp³
- sp < sp² < sp³
- All equal
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Correct answer: C. sp < sp² < sp³
Your syllabus: more s character pulls electrons closer to nucleus, giving shorter bonds. sp bonds are shortest.