Q.

Identify the correct order of C–F bond length among the molecules
CH3F(I), CH2F2(II), CHF3(III) and CF4(IV)

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a

I < II < IV < III

b

I > II > III > IV

c

I > II > IV > III

d

I < II < III < IV

answer is B.

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B) It is because, due to greater electronegetivity of F– atom it pulls the bond towards itself. 
Thus, atoms with more F– ions will have lesser bond length.

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