Q. $\ C - Cl$ bond is stronger than $C\ –I$ bond, because
A) $C - Cl$ bond is more ionic than $C\ –I$
B) $C - Cl$ bond is polar covalent bond
C) $C - Cl$ bond is more covalent than $C\ –I$
D) $C - Cl$ bond length is longer than $C\ –I$
Explanation
(a)
C – Cl bond is more ionic than C – I bond because of the greater difference in electronegativities of C and Cl as compared to that of carbon and iodine. Therefore, C – Cl bond is stronger than C – I bond.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.