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Chemistry
The cylindrical shape of an alkyne is due to
Q. The cylindrical shape of an alkyne is due to
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AIPMT
AIPMT 1997
Hydrocarbons
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A
three sigma
C
−
C
bonds
10%
B
three
π
C
−
C
bonds
11%
C
two sigma
C
−
C
and one
π
C
−
C
bonds
19%
D
one sigma
C
−
C
and two
π
C
−
C
bonds
60%
Solution:
In alkynes
C
≡
C
is present, in such bond one sigma and two
π
-bonds are present. Sigma bond is formed by sp-hybrid orbitals whereas
π
-bonds are formed by unhybridised orbitals. Hence, it shows cylindrical shape.