JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure JEE Main

Which statement is correct about the hybridization of the carbon atoms in HC≡C–C≡C–CH₃ (labelled C1–C4 within the diyne portion)?

(A)C1 and C4 are sp²-hybridized
(B)C2 and C3 are sp²-hybridized
(C)All (C1–C4) are sp-hybridizedCorrect
(D)All are sp²-hybridized

Answer: (C)

Solution

C1 through C4 are all part of the two triple bonds and are each sp

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Question ID VK-139811