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STANDARD Chemistry Hybrid States of Carbon MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The hybrid state of carbon in ethyne, graphite and diamond are respectively.

A

sp², sp, sp³

B

sp, sp², sp³

C

sp³, sp², sp

D

sp², sp³, sp

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In ethyne, carbon is sp hybridised. In graphite, carbon is sp² hybridised. In diamond, carbon is sp³ hybridised.

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