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8.3 Exercise 1

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The bond energy of a C–C single bond averages 347 kJ mol−1; that of a C≡C\text{C} \equiv \text{C} triple bond averages 839 kJ mol−1. Explain why the triple bond is not three times as strong as a single bond.

OpenStax Chemistry 2e, 8.3 Multiple Bonds, exercise 1

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