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Among the molecules of ethane, ethylene, and acetylene, the `C-H` bond energy is the

A

same in all

B

lowest in ethane

C

greatest in ethylene

D

lowest in acetylene

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The correct Answer is:
D
C - H bond in ethane is longest and hence weakest.
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