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What is the hybrid state of carbon in ethyne, graphite and diamond ?

A

`sp^(2), sp, sp^(3)`

B

`sp, sp^(2), sp^(3)`

C

`sp^(3) , sp^(2) , sp`

D

`sp^(2), sp^(3), sp`

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The correct Answer is:
B
In ethyne, ` H - C -= C - H`, C is sp hybridised .
In graphite , one C atom is attached to 3 other C atoms which are `sp^(2)` hybridised.
In diamond , one C atom is attached to 4 other C atoms which are `sp^(3)` hybridised .
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