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ChemistryGOCBond Length, Strength, Cleavage, Rotational Energy BarrierEasy2 minQB
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Compare the bond lengths of the indicated bonds in the given compounds :

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Answer:
A
Solution:

Bond a is a terminal C=C of a linearly conjugated triene, so its electrons are delocalised over the whole chain and it has some single-bond character. Bond b is a C=C in a cross-conjugated system, where the delocalisation is poorer. So bond a is longer : a b.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Bond Length, Strength, Cleavage, Rotational Energy Barrier
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