Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q81: Consider the following statements regarding structures of…

Consider the following statements regarding structures of naphthalene and biphenylene :

1. The C1-C2 bond order is more than C2-C3 bond in naphthalene.
2. The C2-C3 bond order is more than C1-C2 bond in naphthalene.
3. The C1-C2 bond order is more than C2-C3 bond in biphenylene.
4. The C2-C3 bond order is more than C1-C2 bond in biphenylene.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. (a) 1 and 3
2. (b) 1 and 4
3. (c) 2 and 3
4. (d) 2 and 4