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The bond angle in alkane, alkyne and alkene, respectively are
Options
A 120°, 180°, 109.5°
B 109.5°, 180°, 120°
Correct Answer
C 180°, 109.5°, 120°
D 109.5°, 120°, 180°
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkanes (sp³ hybridized) have bond angles ~109.5°. Alkenes (sp²) have ~120°. Alkynes (sp) have ~180°.

Hint

Recall the hybridization and geometry of each hydrocarbon class.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1718 of 1872
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