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Chapter 6.9, Problem 6.15YT
Interpretation Introduction
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The bond energy of the triple bond in nitrogen has to be compared with other bond energies such as
Concept introduction:
Bond strength comparison:
Comparing the bond strengths, triple bonds are stronger than double bonds which are stronger than single bonds.
Also bond energy and bond length are inversely proportional.
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