Q4 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following has the shortest C-Cl bond?

  • A
    Cl-CH=CH2
  • Correct answer
    B
    Cl-CH=CH-NO2
  • C
    Cl-CH=CH-CH3
  • D
    Cl-CH=CH-OCH3

Solution

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  Due to –M effect of − NO 2 and + M effect of Cl more D.B. character between C – Cl bond. So shortest bond length.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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