Question

The linear molecule is

• A. $C{H}_4$
• B. $C_2{H}_2$
• C. $N{H}_3$
• D. $H_{2}O$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Molecule
Hybridisation
Geometry
$C{H}_4$
$s{p}^3$
Tetrahedral
$C_2{H}_2$
$sp$
Linear
$N{H}_3$
$s{p}^3$
Pyramidal (due to $1lp$ )
$H_{2}O$
$s{p}^3$
V-shaped (due to $2lp$ )