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.