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Wen a hybridization state of carbon atom changes from `sp^(3)` to `sp^(2)` and finally to sp, the angle between the hybridized orbitals:

A

Decreases gradually

B

Increases gradually

C

Decreases considerably

D

All of these

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B
Bond angle increases with change in hybridisation in following order `sp^3 lt sp^2 lt sp`.
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