Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 519
Question: Of the following compounds, the one having a linear structure is [NCERT 1981; CPMT 1991; DPMT 1982; MP PMT 1985; AIIMS 1996]
Options:
A) $ NH_2 $
B) $ CH_4 $
C) $ C_2H_2 $
D) $ H_2O $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ C_2H_2 $ has linear structure because carbons are sp-hybridised and lies at $ 180^{o} $ .