Asked by Derrick Skinner on May 27, 2024
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The four atoms of acetylene, C2H2, known more formally as ethyne, have what molecular shape?
A) Tetrahedral
B) Square
C) Bent
D) Linear
Acetylene
A hydrocarbon and the simplest alkyne, with the formula C2H2, used as a fuel and a chemical building block.
Ethyne
A colorless hydrocarbon gas with the formula C2H2, known for its use in welding as acetylene.
Molecular Shape
The three-dimensional configuration of atoms within a molecule, determining many of the properties of the molecule, including reactivity and biological activity.
- Gain an understanding of the primary shapes of molecules and the process of their formation.
Verified Answer
DT
Dainya ThomasMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Acetylene (ethyne) has a linear molecular shape due to the triple bond between the two carbon atoms, which allows for 180-degree angles between all atoms involved.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the primary shapes of molecules and the process of their formation.