how do multiple bond formations affect C-C bond distance in C2H6, C2H4, and C2H2?

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2007-11-15 09:16:17 · 2 answers · asked by mightyfiiiine 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

C2H2 is shorter than CH2=CH2 is shorter than CH3-CH3

2007-11-15 09:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The C-C bond lengths decrease as you go from single bond to double and triple bond.
acetylene is 1.2 A
ethylene is 1.33 A
ethane is 1.54 A

2007-11-15 17:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by parry43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋