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 - Topical Questions - Page 283b: 30d

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While this is not always the case, a triple bond is generally shorter than a double bond. Thus, the Carbon-Nitrogen bond will be shorter than the Carbon-Carbon double bond.
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