Question

Chemical bond stretching frequencies depend on two major factors, namely atomic weight and bond stiffness. The frequency absorbed is directly proportional to the bond strength (stiffness) but inversely proportional to the atomic weight. Which of the following bonds will give the highest absorption frequency value?

A. C single bond C.
B. C double bond C.
C. All would be the same frequency.
D. C triple bond C.

Answer 1

D. C triple bond C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The absorption frequency value is highest for carbon-carbon triple bond. The stretching frequencies are much higher than the bending frequency. It mainly depends upon the strength of the bonds as well as masses of the bonded atoms.

The triple bonds have higher stretching strength than the double bonds and double bonds have higher strength than single carbon to carbon bonds.

The triple bonds has a higher bond order, i.e. 3. So it has maximum stretching bonds.