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QJEEM20Ch375f: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM20Ch375f Solution: Among the following compounds, which one has the shortest C –…

Among the following compounds, which one has the shortest C – Cl bond?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A H3C - Cl
  • B https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/d62aceb2658023856683d25af6fb5884b4e4fd1b49eb96b0642ee66d76441861.webp
  • C https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/ea77d143949f8e26b0c1e9b50b3bde95df2efebec2a760d55349cead8afb4c25.webp
  • D https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/32f114741d5c4472331cb621f2d241533a8abbe0f729f7266085b69ce258f30c.webp

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JEE Main 2020 (Online) 4th September Evening Slot Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 103 English Explanation

Here due to resonance of lone pair of –Cl, C – Cl bond acquires partial double bond character and has shortest bond length among given species.

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