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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
0
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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