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The C–C bond length is maximum in :

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Bond length decreases with increasing double bond character; diamond has only pure single bonds.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • C60
  • diamond
  • graphite
  • C70
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Diamond: every carbon is sp3, all C-C bonds are pure single bonds, length 154 pm.
Graphite: sp2 with delocalised pi bonding, 141.5 pm.
C60: about 143.5 pm (single) and 138.3 pm (double); C70 has similar values (about 137-147 pm).
The longest C-C bond is in diamond.
Answer: (2) diamond
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