Asked in UHS MDCAT 2008 2008Moderate

Which of the following bonds has minimum bond energy?

Correct answer: C. C - I

  • A. C - F
  • B. C - Cl
  • C. C - I
  • D. C - Br

Explanation

C-I bond is the longest bond of all the options as atomic radius increases down the group, iodine is furthest down hence minimum bond energy would be for the weakest bond that is, C-I.

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