Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Questions for Review and Thought - General Questions - Page 283d: 74a

Answer

The double bond.

Work Step by Step

When two of the same element are bonded, double bonds will always be shorter than single bonds.
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