When moving from a C–C single bond to a C=C double bond

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

When moving from a C–C single bond to a C=C double bond, describe how (i) the position of the potential-energy minimum along the internuclear-distance axis and (ii) the depth of the potential-energy well would change.

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