Q.
The table shown below gives the bond dissociation energies (Ediss) for single covalent bonds of carbon (C) atoms with element A, B, C and D. Which element has the smallest atoms?
Bond
$E_{diss} (kJ mol^{-1})$
C - A
240
C- B
328
C- C
276
C-D
485
| Bond | $E_{diss} (kJ mol^{-1})$ |
|---|---|
| C - A | 240 |
| C- B | 328 |
| C- C | 276 |
| C-D | 485 |
AIPMTAIPMT 1994Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
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