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Among the following compounds, which one has the shortest C—Cl bond ? (1) H3C-Cl

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Among the following compounds, which one has the shortest C—Cl bond ? 

(1) H3C-Cl

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In option (3) C—Cl bond is shortest due to resonance of lone pair of –Cl. 

Due to resonance C—Cl bond acquire partial double bond character. 

Hence C—Cl bond length is least.

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