Practice question
Question
Which molecule contains a triple bond and has a bond length shorter than that of O₂ (121 pm)?
Explanation
N₂ has a triple bond with a bond length of ~110 pm, shorter than O₂ ’s double bond (121 pm) due to higher bond order (3 vs. 2).
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