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A questions about bonds.Why does c-c have a higher energy than C-N?

A questions about bonds.Why does c-c have a higher energy than C-N?-example-1
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The bond C-C has a higher energy than C-N because the bond C-N has 1 more unpaired electron than C-C, and unpaired electrons produce repulsion which alters the energy reducing it.

The bond C-F is the stongest because the F atom is very small, also has a very strong electronegativity and has no unpaired electrons so that makes it more stable.

The unpaired electrons in N atom, are those up and down the N atom.

A questions about bonds.Why does c-c have a higher energy than C-N?-example-1
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