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Which of the following has the shortest bond length?

Option: 1

\mathrm{C-C}


Option: 2

\mathrm{C \equiv C}


Option: 3

\mathrm{C \equiv N}


Option: 4

\mathrm{C = C}


Answers (1)

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As we learnt,

Greater the number of multiple bonds between two atoms, shorter is the bond length.

Also 

Bond length comparison:

\mathrm{C \equiv C > C \equiv N }

due to the smaller size of N as compared to C.

Hence, the correct answer is (3)

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