Chemistry A-Level
equal bond lengths
What equal bond lengths means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of equal bond lengths
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Reference: AQA
All six carbon-carbon bonds are the same length, 0.139 nm, between a single bond at 0.154 nm and a double bond at 0.134 nm.
Topics that use equal bond lengths
- Bonding (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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