AIPMT PRELIMS2011Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Considering the state of hybridization of carbon atoms, find out the molecule among the following which is linear?
A
CH₃ — CH₂ — CH₂— CH₃
B
CH₃ — CH = CH — CH₃
C
CH₃ — C ≡ C — CH₃
D
CH₂ = CH — CH₂— C ≡ CH
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The molecule CH₃ — C ≡ C — CH₃ has sp hybridization at the carbon atoms involved in the triple bond, making it linear.
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