Question

Which among the following best describes the orbital overlap in a molecule of :
$H-\underset{\underset{H}{|}}{C}=\underset{\underset{H}{|}}{C}-H$
i. s to s
ii. s to p
iii. $s{p}^2$ to $s{p}^2$

• A. i only
• B. ii only
• C. i and iii only
• D. ii and iii only
• E. i, ii and iii

Answer 1

The correct option is D ii and iii only

Both $C$ atoms has $S{P}^2$ hybridization.