Question

Which of the following statements regarding the molecule $C{H}_2=C=C{H}_2$ is not correct?

• A. Both the $\pi$ - bonds are present in the same plane.
• B. The central carbon atom is sp hybridised while the terminal atoms are $s{p}^2$ hybridised.
• C. The molecule is linear.
• D. The molecule contains six $\sigma$ bonds and two $\pi$ bonds.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both the $\pi$ - bonds are present in the same plane.

Central carbon is $sp$ hybridized. The bond angle formed by 3 carbons is ${180}^0$ (linear geometry).

Both $s{p}^2$ carbon atoms are in different planes.
The pi bonds are present in a perpendicular plane.