The strongest bond is:

Correct answer: D. C = O

  • A. C - O
  • B. C = C
  • C. C - C
  • D. C = O

Explanation

The strongest bond among the given options is the C=O bond, with a bond energy of 799 kJ/mol. This high bond energy indicates a strong double bond between carbon and oxygen, making it the strongest compared to the others. The C-C single bond has the lowest bond energy at 348 kJ/mol, making it the weakest. The C-O single bond, with a bond energy of 358 kJ/mol, is slightly stronger than the C-C bond but still not the strongest. The C=C double bond has a bond energy of 614 kJ/mol, which is stronger than both C-C and C-O but still not as strong as C=O.

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