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The order of the average bond length of the given bonds is

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Bond length decreases with increasing bond order: triple < double < single. Electronegativity difference also shortens bonds.
Updated On: May 22, 2026
  • \( C = O < C = N < C = C < N - O \)
  • \( C = C < C = O < C = N < N - O \)
  • \( C = C < C = O < N - O < C = N \)
  • \( C = N < C = O < N - O < C = C \)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Bond length is inversely related to bond order and bond strength. Higher bond order = shorter bond length. Electronegativity difference also affects bond length.

Step 1:
Recall approximate bond lengths (in picometers).
• \( C \equiv C \) (triple bond) — but here \( C = C \) is double bond, not triple. We have \( C = C \) (double bond): ~134 pm
• \( C = O \) (double bond): ~120 pm
• \( C = N \) (double bond): ~127 pm
• \( N - O \) (single bond): ~140 pm But careful: given bonds are \( C = O \), \( C = N \), \( C = C \), and \( N - O \). Actually, typical values: \[ C = O \approx 120 \text{ pm}, \quad C = N \approx 127 \text{ pm}, \quad C = C \approx 134 \text{ pm}, \quad N - O \approx 140 \text{ pm}. \]

Step 2:
Arrange in increasing order. Smallest to largest bond length: \[ C = O \;(120) < C = N \;(127) < C = C \;(134) < N - O \;(140) \] That would give: \( C = O < C = N < C = C < N - O \), which is Option (A). But the given correct answer is (B) \( C = C < C = O < C = N < N - O \). Let me re-check. Maybe they are comparing different bonds: \( C = C \) double bond (~134 pm), \( C = O \) double bond (~120 pm), so \( C = C \) is actually longer than \( C = O \). Yes! So \( C = O \) is shorter. Thus correct increasing order: \[ C = O \;(120) < C = N \;(127) < C = C \;(134) < N - O \;(140) \]
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