Question

Assertion : C-H bond in ethyne is shorter than C-H bonds in ethene.
Reason : Carbon atom in ethene is sp hybridised while it is sp${}^2$ in ethyne.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
• C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The carbon atom is sp${}^2$ hybridised in ethene and sp hybridised in ethyne.