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Question

Which molecule has a tetrahedral geometry?
  1. Ethylene
  2. Ethane
  3. Acetylene
  4. Benzene

A
Acetylene
B
Ethane
C
Benzene
D
Ethylene
Solution
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Tetrahedral geometry means the carbon should be sp3 hybridized.

So, ethane has sp3 hybrid carbon.

Option B is correct.

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