Question

$CCl$ bond of chlorobenzene in comparison to $CCl$ bond in methyl chloride is

• A. longer and weaker
• B. shorter and weaker
• C. shorter and stronger
• D. longer and shorter

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Sol. $CCl$ bond in chlorobenzene acquires some double bond character due to resonance and therefore, it is shorter and stronger than in methyl chloride.