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Geometrical Isomerism

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Which molecule has a tetrahedral geometry?

A

Ethylene

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B

Ethane

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C

Acetylene

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D

Benzene

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Solution

The correct option is B Ethane

Tetrahedral geometry means the carbon should be $s p^{3}$ hybridized.

So, ethane has $s p^{3}$ hybrid carbon.

Option B is correct.

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