Consider the following bonds:

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Consider the following bonds: (i) C–N single bond in ethylamine (CH3CH2NH2), (ii) C=N double bond in an imine (CH3CH=NH), (iii) C≡N triple bond in acetonitrile (CH3C≡N), and (iv) N–H bond in ammonia (NH3). Identify which bond is expected to have (a) the highest bond energy and (b) the greatest bond length. Provide a brief justification based on both bond order and hybridization.

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