The length of a covalent bond depends upon the size of the atoms and the bond order. For each pair of covalently bonded atoms, choose the one expected to have the shorter bond length. S-Cl or Si-Cl C-Br or C-I

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The length of a covalent bond depends upon the size of the atoms and the bond order. For each pair of covalently bonded atoms, choose the one
expected to have the shorter bond length.
S-Cl or Si-Cl
С--Br or C-I
Transcribed Image Text:The length of a covalent bond depends upon the size of the atoms and the bond order. For each pair of covalently bonded atoms, choose the one expected to have the shorter bond length. S-Cl or Si-Cl С--Br or C-I
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