NEET Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
Ethyne (C2H2): structure and reactions
Study its functional group, hybridisation, geometry, NCERT chemistry, and high-yield conversions.
Open the interactive 3D moleculeStructure of Ethyne
- Functional group
- Alkyne
- Chapter
- Hydrocarbons
- Hybridisation
- Both carbon atoms are sp hybridised
- Geometry
- Linear with a 180 degree bond angle
NCERT core
The triple bond contains one sigma and two pi bonds. Terminal alkynes have an acidic hydrogen.
NEET exam focus
For NEET, learn the NCERT statement, reagent, condition, reaction type, and direct product associated with Ethyne.