In allene ( C 3 H 4 ) , the type(s) of hybridization of the carbon atoms is (are) :

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In allene $\left(\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_4\right)$, the type(s) of hybridization of the carbon atoms is (are) :

ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (11 Apr Online)

Options:

A
$\mathrm{sp}$ and $\mathrm{sp}^3$
B
$\mathrm{sp}^2$ and $\mathrm{sp}$
C
only $\mathrm{sp}^2$
D
$\mathrm{sp}^2$ and $\mathrm{sp}^3$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:
$\mathrm{sp}^2$ and $\mathrm{sp}$

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