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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following statements concerning the molecule H – C 0 C – CH3 is / are not correct.
A
It has 6s and 2p bonds
B
Both the 
-bonds are present in the same plane
-bonds are present in the same plane
C
The central carbon atom is sphybridised while the terminal atoms are sp2 hybridised
D
The molecule is linear
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(b, c)
H–C 
C–CH3
The two 
bonds are in mutually perpendicular plane. The terminal C-atom is sp3 hybridised.
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