The atoms in molecules are arranged in space at well-defined distances. This gives the molecule a definite shape. Which of the following is incorrect?

Acetylene is round

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A square planar shape is found in nickel tetrachloride

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Methane gas molecules have a tetrahedral shape

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Phosphorous pentoxide is like two pyramids joined at their apices

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Solution

The correct option is A Acetylene is round
Acetylene is not round it is linear.

$H - C \equiv C - H$

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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