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  4. A straight chain hydrocarbon has the molecular formula C8H10. The hybridization of the carbon atoms from one end of the chain to the other are respectively sp3, sp2, sp2, sp3, sp2, sp2, sp and sp. The structural formula of the hydrocarbon would be

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Q. A straight chain hydrocarbon has the molecular formula C8H10. The hybridization of the carbon atoms from one end of the chain to the other are respectively sp3, sp2, sp2, sp3, sp2, sp2, sp and sp. The structural formula of the hydrocarbon would be

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Correct answer is (d) CH3CH $=$ CHCH2 - CH $=$ CHC $\equiv$ CH