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What kind of hybrid orbitals are used by the carbon atoms of alkynes?
(i) `spHO`
(ii) `sp^2HO`
(iii) `dsp^2HO`
(iv) `sp^3HO`

A

(i)

B

(i),(ii)

C

(i),(ii),(iv)

D

(i),(iv)

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The correct Answer is:
D
Each triply bonded C uses sp `HO's` while rest of the C,s use `sp^3` HO's
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