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The single, double and triple bond lengths of carbon in carbon dioxide are respectively

A

1.15, 1.22 and 1.10 Å

B

1.22,1.15 and 1.10 Å

C

1.10,1.15 and 1.22 Å

D

1.15 , 1.10 and 1.22 Å

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To determine the bond lengths of carbon in carbon dioxide (CO₂), we need to understand the types of bonds present in the molecule and how they compare to single, double, and triple bonds. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)**: - Carbon dioxide consists of one carbon atom (C) and two oxygen atoms (O). - The molecular structure can be represented as O=C=O, indicating that the carbon is double-bonded to each oxygen atom. 2. **Understand Bond Types**: - **Single Bond**: A bond formed by the sharing of one pair of electrons (e.g., C–C or C–O). - **Double Bond**: A bond formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons (e.g., C=O). - **Triple Bond**: A bond formed by the sharing of three pairs of electrons (e.g., C≡C). 3. **Bond Lengths**: - **Single Bond Length**: Typically longer than double and triple bonds due to less electron density between the atoms. - **Double Bond Length**: Shorter than a single bond due to increased electron density, which pulls the atoms closer together. - **Triple Bond Length**: The shortest bond length because of the highest electron density. 4. **Bond Lengths in CO₂**: - In CO₂, there are no single or triple bonds present; only double bonds exist between carbon and oxygen. - Therefore, we can conclude: - **Single Bond Length**: Not applicable in CO₂. - **Double Bond Length**: The bond length of C=O in CO₂ is approximately 120 pm (picometers). - **Triple Bond Length**: Not applicable in CO₂. 5. **Conclusion**: - The bond lengths in carbon dioxide can be summarized as follows: - Single Bond Length: Not applicable - Double Bond Length: Approximately 120 pm - Triple Bond Length: Not applicable

To determine the bond lengths of carbon in carbon dioxide (CO₂), we need to understand the types of bonds present in the molecule and how they compare to single, double, and triple bonds. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)**: - Carbon dioxide consists of one carbon atom (C) and two oxygen atoms (O). - The molecular structure can be represented as O=C=O, indicating that the carbon is double-bonded to each oxygen atom. ...
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