Question

In a covalent bond, ______ the bond length ______ is the energy required to break the bond.

Options

• shorter ; greater

• shorter ; smaller

• longer ; greater

• irrespective of ; same

Answer 1

In a covalent bond, shorter the bond length greater is the energy required to break the bond.

Explanation:

Bond strength increases as bond length decreases. As a result, more energy is needed to break the bond.