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Why is the C—Cl bond length shorter in haloarenes compared to...
Why is the C—Cl bond length shorter in haloarenes compared to haloalkanes?
Options
- ADue to a greater s-character of carbon in haloarenes
- BDue to a greater s-character of chlorine in haloarenes
- CDue to a lower s-character of carbon in haloarenes
- DDue to a lower s-character of chlorine in haloarenes
Correct answer
A. Due to a greater s-character of carbon in haloarenes
Step-by-step solution
The C—Cl bond length is shorter in haloarenes because sp2 hybridized carbon in haloarenes has greater s-character.