Which of the following pairs of elements will form the longest single bond?
A)C, F
B)C, N
C)C, S
D)C, O
E)C, H

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The length of a single bond between two atoms generally increases with the size of the atoms involved. Among the given options, sulfur (S) is the largest atom when compared to fluorine (F), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H). Therefore, a bond between carbon (C) and sulfur (S) would be the longest due to the larger size of sulfur.

Which of the Following Pairs of Elements Will Form the Longest