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Q.

The order of decreasing C-C bond lengths in the following molecules 

(i) C2H4       (ii) C2H2        (iii) C6H6      (iv) C2H6

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a

iv > i > ii > iii 

b

iv > iii > i > ii

c

i > ii > iii > iv

d

iv > ii > i > iii

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The correct order of decreasing C−C bond length is IV > III > I > II.

IV: Ethane - has all single bonds making the longest bond lengths.
III: Benzene - has resonance meaning that the C-C bond has equal single bond and douible bond character.
II: Ethyne - has a triple bond
I: Ethene: has a double bond
More the number of bonds, shorter the bond length.C-C1.54A0

C=C1.36A0

CC1.20A0  butin

C6H6, C=1.39A0

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