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In Chemistry / High School | 2014-03-22

How many atoms lie in a straight line in the molecule 2-butyne, CH₃C≡CCH₃?

A. 10
B. 8
C. 6
D. 4
E. 2

Asked by MarlaSom

Answer (2)

The carbons from the double link lie in a straight line, together with the neighbouring carbons. The hydrogens lie in a tetrahedrical configuration, so none could be counted. Final answer: 4.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

In the molecule 2-butyne (CH₃C≡CCH₃), there are four carbon atoms that lie in a straight line due to the arrangement of the triple bond and neighboring carbon atoms. Thus, the correct answer is D. 4.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-24