Which of the following bonds is expected to be the shortest?

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Problem

Which of the following bonds is expected to be the shortest? (a) the

\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}

single bond in ethane (b) the

\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}

bond in benzene (c) the

\mathrm{C}\equiv\mathrm{C}

triple bond in acetylene (d) the

\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}

double bond in ethene