wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The structure of acetylene molecule is.

A
linear
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
tetrahedral
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
trigonal planar
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A linear
In the formation of ethyne (C2H2) molecule, each carbon atom undergoes sp hybridisation. The two sp hybridised orbitals of each carbon atom align themselves at an angle of 180o to minimise the repulsions.

The bond angle in sp hybridisation is 180 degrees. Hence, acetylene molecule has linear geometry.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
sp Hybridisation
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon