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How does sp hybridization influence bond length and bond enthalpy in compounds?

Options

  1. AIt has no influence on bond length and bond enthalpy.
  2. BIt makes bonds longer and weaker.
  3. CIt makes bonds shorter and stronger.
  4. DIt makes bonds intermediate in length and enthalpy.

Correct answer

C. It makes bonds shorter and stronger.

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph states that the sp hybrid orbital contains more s character and forms shorter and stronger bonds than the sp3 hybrid orbital.

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