Amongst the following molecules, the one with the highest bond multiplicity is:

Benzene

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Ethyne

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Ethane

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Ethene

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Solution

The correct option is B
Ethyne

Ethane has single bond, ethene has double bond, ethyne has triple bond. Hence ethyne has highest bond multiplicity.

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