| Date | May 2013 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 13M.1.sl.TZ2.12 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Identify | Question number | 12 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which statements are correct for the bonds between two carbon atoms?
I. Single bonds are longer than triple bonds.
II. Single bonds are stronger than double bonds.
III. Triple bonds are stronger than double bonds.
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
Markscheme
B
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