MCQ
Among the following compounds, which one has the shortest $C - Cl$ bond $?$
  • A
    $H _{3} C - Cl$
  • B


  • D

Answer

Correct option: C.

c
In option $(3) C - Cl$ bond is shortest due to resonance of lone pair of $-Cl.$

Due to resonance $C - Cl$ bond acquire partial double bond character.

Hence $C - Cl$ bond length is least.

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