Of the possible bonds between carbon atoms (single, double, and triple), _.
A) a double bond is longer than a triple bond
B) a single bond is stronger than a double bond
C) a triple bond is longer than a single bond
D) a double bond is stronger than a triple bond
E) a single bond is stronger than a triple bond

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A double bond is longer than a triple bond because bond length decreases as the number of shared electron pairs increases.

Of the Possible Bonds Between Carbon Atoms (Single, Double, and Triple)