MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1760

The C-C bond length in ethane is 1.54 Angstroms and in ethene is 1.34 Angstroms. What is the numerical difference in these lengths in picometers?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1760

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The C-C bond length in ethane is 1.54 Angstroms and in ethene is 1.34 Angstroms. What is the numerical difference in these lengths in picometers?

    • A) 0.2
    • B) 2
    • C) 20
    • D) 200

    Answer: 20

    Explanation: The difference is 1.54 - 1.34 = 0.20 Angstroms. Since 1 Angstrom = 100 pm, 0.20 Angstroms equals 20 pm. 200 is a factor error.