Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Which of the following bonds require the largest amount of bond energy to dissociate the atoms concerned ?
A
H-H bond in H2
B
C-H bond in CH4
C
N = N bond in N2
D
O=O bond in O2
Answer
N = N bond in N2
Explanation
Solution
Out of the given five choices, N=N bond has highest B.E. (943 kJ mol−1). B.E. of H-H bond is 433 kJ mol−1