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C-Cl bond of chlorobenzene in comparison...

C-Cl bond of chlorobenzene in comparison to C-Cl bond of methyl chloride is

A

Longer and weaker

B

Shorter and weaker

C

Shorter and stronger

D

Longer and stronger

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The correct Answer is:
C
Difference in hybridisation of carbon atom in C-X bond.
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