Which of the following molecules has the shortest carbon-to-carbon bond?

C_{2} H_{4}

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C_{2} H_{6}

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C_{2} H_{2}

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C_{2} C l_{6}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C_{2} H_{2}$
Bond order of $C_{2} H_{2}$ is $s p^{2}$ and it is $s p^{3}$ for the rest. So $C_{2} H_{2}$ will have shortest bond length.

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