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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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The bond angles associated with the hybrid orbitals of a carbon involved in a triple bond is
Options
A 180°
Correct Answer
B 120°
C 109°
D 45°
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A carbon involved in a triple bond is sp hybridized with linear geometry, so the bond angles are 180°.

Hint

What is the bond angle for sp hybridization?

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