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How is bond length defined?

Options

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

Correct answer

C. The equilibrium distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms in a molecule

Step-by-step solution

The bond length is the equilibrium distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms in a molecule.

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