Which of the following organic compounds has same hybridization as its combustion product (CO₂)

Options

(a) Ethane
(b) Ethyne
(c) Ethene
(d) Ethanol

Correct Answer:

Ethyne

Explanation:

The combustion reaction of ethylene is
C₂H₂ + 5/2 O₂→ 2CO₂ + H₂O
Both HC≡CH and CO₂ have sp hybridization.