C-C bond length in benzene is

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C-C bond length in benzene is

ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main

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A $1.39 Å$
B $1.54 Å$
C $1.34 Å$
D Different in different bonds

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The correct answer is: $1.39 Å$

$C-C$ bond length in benzene is $1.39 Å$ which is in between $C-C \quad(1.54 \hat{A})$ and $C=C(1.34 \hat{A})$ because of resonance.

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