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Compare bond lengths (x and y) for the following molecules
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y > x
x = 153.9 pm
y = 154.5 pm
Lone pair has more s%-character than the multiple bond, hence orbital having lone pair has more s%-character and other orbital has less s%-character. s% decreases bond length increases.
y = 154.5 pm
Lone pair has more s%-character than the multiple bond, hence orbital having lone pair has more s%-character and other orbital has less s%-character. s% decreases bond length increases.
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