The table given below lists the bond dissociation energy (Ediss) for single co-valent bonds formed between C and atoms A, B, D, E
Bond |
E(diss) (kcal − mol−1 ) |
C–A |
240 |
C–B |
382 |
C–D |
276 |
C–E |
486 |
Which of the atoms has smallest size ?
(a) E
(b) B
(c) D
(d) A