NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How is the bond length defined for covalent bonds?
Options
- AThe distance between the outermost electrons of two atoms
- BThe distance between the nuclei of two atoms in a molecule
- CThe distance between the innermost electrons of two atoms
- 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.