NEET Chemistry · Medium

Hydrocarbons: Hybridization MCQ

Solve this quality-checked NEET multiple-choice question, then review the correct answer and explanation.

Timer-based practiceDetailed answer reviewMobile-friendly flow
HybridizationMediumQuestion 33005

Question

Carbon atoms involved in a triple bond are generally:

  1. A
    sp hybridized
    Correct
  2. B
    sp2^2 hybridized
  3. C
    sp3^3 hybridized
  4. D
    d2^2sp3^3

Correct answer

sp hybridized

Explanation

Each carbon in C≡C is linear.