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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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