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Question:

Which of the following organic compounds has the same hybridization as its combustion product, CO2?

Ethene

Ethanol

Ethane

Ethyne

Solution:

The structure of CO2 is as follows: O=C=O. Here, carbon is sp hybridized. The structure of ethyne is as follows: CH≡CH. Here also, both carbon atoms are sp hybridized. Therefore, the correct option is Ethyne.