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How is the bond length defined for covalent bonds?

Options

  1. AThe distance between the outermost electrons of two atoms
  2. BThe distance between the nuclei of two atoms in a molecule
  3. CThe distance between the innermost electrons of two atoms
  4. DThe distance between the valence electrons of two atoms

Correct answer

B. The distance between the nuclei of two atoms in a molecule

Step-by-step solution

Bond length for covalent bonds is defined as the distance between the nuclei of two atoms in a molecule.

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