Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

JEE Main 2024 — 9 April, Shift 2 — Question 67

The incorrect statement regarding ethyne is

Option A:
The $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}$ bonds in ethyne is shorter than that in ethene
Option B:
Both carbons are sp hybridised
Option C:
Ethyne is linear
Option D:
The carbon-carbon bonds in ethyne is weaker than that in ethene
Correct

Answer: D

The carbon-carbon bonds in ethyne is stronger than that in ethene. $(\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H})$ Ethyne is linear and carbon

atoms are SP hybridised.

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