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

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A double bond consists of one sigma bond and one pi bond, while a triple bond consists of one sigma bond and two pi bonds. The presence of the additional pi bond in a triple bond pulls the carbon atoms closer together, making the triple bond shorter than a double bond.

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