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The hybridisation of central carbon in CH2=C=CH2 is:

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sp
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sp2
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sp3
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neither of these
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The correct option is A sp
H2C=C=CH2 the hybridiation of the central carbon atom is sp. Central atom forms two σ and two π bonds. It consists of spsp overlap between two carbon atoms forming two σ bonds.Two additional pi bonds also formed between two carbons atoms (two neighbour carbons). Hence, central carbon atom has sp hybridization.

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