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Ethylene is a planar molecule whereas acetylene is a linear molecule. Give reason.

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In case of ethylene, C2 H4, show Sp2 hybridization where the four hydrogen atoms are placed in four corners of a plane sharing 120°

Whereas acetylene shows sp hybridization and shares an angle of 180° and thus it is linear.

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