The bond distance in CO is 112.8 pm, while the bond distance in NO is 115 pm. Which is the best expl — Bonding Chemistry Question
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The bond distance in CO is 112.8 pm, while the bond distance in NO is 115 pm. Which is the best explanation for the shorter bond in CO?
A.✓ Correct
Carbon has one fewer valence electron than nitrogen.
B.
Carbon is less electronegative than nitrogen.
C.
Carbon has a smaller atomic radius than nitrogen.
D.
Carbon can form up to four bonds, while nitrogen can form only three.
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