Identify the molecule from following that does NOT involve $\mathrm{sp}^3$ hybridisation.

Identify the molecule from following that does NOT involve $\mathrm{sp}^3$ hybridisation.
  1. $\mathrm{CH}_4$
  2. $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_2$
  3. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  4. $\mathrm{NH}_3$

Solution

In $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_2$, both the carbon atoms undergo $\mathrm{sp}$ hybridisation.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (10 May Shift 1)

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