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Among the following compunds, which one has the shortest C-Cl bond?
Option: 1
Option: 2
Option: 3 \mathrm{H_{3}C-Cl}
Option: 4

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In the structure of , C—Cl bond is shortest due to resonance of lone pair of –Cl.

The resonating structures are given below : 

Due to resonance C—Cl bond acquires partial double bond character. Hence C—Cl bond length is the least.

Therefore, the correct option is (4).

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