Several molecules contain single σ bonds to hydrogen
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Problem
Several molecules contain single σ bonds to hydrogen. Based on orbital overlap considerations, which σ bond is expected to have the greatest bond energy?
(a) The O–H bond in water, H2O
(b) The C–H bond in ethyne, HC≡CH
(c) The C–H bond in ethane, CH3–CH3
(d) The C–H bond in ethene, CH2=CH2