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Published on: August 14, 2026
The incorrect statement regarding ethyne is
A
The 
bonds in ethyne is shorter than that in ethene
bonds in ethyne is shorter than that in ethene B
Both carbons are sp hybridised
C
Ethyne is linear
D
The carbon - carbon bonds in ethyne is weaker than that in ethene
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The carbon-carbon bonds in ethyne is stronger than that in ethene. 
Ethyne is linear and carbon atoms are SP hybridised.
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