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Published on: August 14, 2026
In this type of questions, a statement of assertion 
is followed by a statement of reason
(R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion : The 
distance is longer than 
and 
distance.
Reason : Each carbon in alkanes is 
hybridised.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
In C 
, each carbon atom is 
hybridised and in 
, and 
, each carbon atom is 
and 
hybridised respectively. More the 
-character of the orbital, shorter will be bond length formed by the orbital. In 
hybridisation the 
-character is maximum hence, 
distance is minimum.
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