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What is the hybridisation of carbon atoms in alkynes with C≡C triple bonds?

sp2

sp3

sp

p

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Which of the following describes the shape of organic molecules containing carbon-carbon double bonds like ethene (H2C=CH2)?

linear

octahedral

trigonal planar

tetrahedral

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Which of the following best describes the shape of the carbon backbone in cyclic organic molecules?

branched chain

straight chain

ring structure

zig-zag chain

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What is the approximate bond angle in molecules with sp2 hybridised carbon atoms?

180°

90°

120°

109.5°

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Which of the following statements about pi (π) bonds is true?

they involve head-on overlap of atomic orbitals

they are stronger than sigma (σ) bonds

they are formed by sideways overlap of atomic orbitals

they are only found in molecules with sp hybridised carbon atoms

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What type of hybridisation is seen in alkanes with C-C single bonds like ethane (H3C-CH3)?

sp2

sp

sp3

p

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Which of the following best describes the shape of sp hybridised carbon atoms?

octahedral

trigonal planar

linear

tetrahedral

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What is the bond angle in molecules with sp3 hybridised carbon atoms?

180°

90°

109.5°

120°

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Which of the following statements about sigma (σ) bonds is true?

they are formed by head-on overlap of atomic orbitals

they are weaker than pi (π) bonds

they involve sideways overlap of atomic orbitals

they are only found in molecules with sp2 hybridised carbon atoms

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Which of the following describes the overall shape of a carbon-carbon double bond?

bent

linear

planar

tetrahedral

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How many pi (π) bonds are found in a carbon-carbon triple bond?

3

2

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1

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What is the hybridisation of carbon atoms in alkenes with C=C double bonds like ethene (H2C=CH2)?

sp

p

sp3

sp2

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1