In the allene (H 2 C=C=CH 2 ) molecule,

In allene, the central carbon is sp-hybridized, and the terminal carbons are sp2-hybridized, resulting in perpendicular planes for the two CH2 groups.

In the allene (H 2 C=C=CH 2 ) molecule,

In allene, the central carbon is sp-hybridized, and the terminal carbons are sp2-hybridized, resulting in perpendicular planes for the two CH2 groups.

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In the Allene (H₂C=C=CH₂) Molecule,
A) All the Atoms Lie $\pi$

Question 30

Multiple Choice

In the allene (H₂C=C=CH₂) molecule,

A) all the atoms lie in one plane.
B) the $\pi$ bonds are delocalized over all three C atoms.
C) the two H atoms on one C lie above and below the plane defined by the other CH₂ group.
D) the non-bonding orbitals are full.
E) delocalized bonds are formed from overlap of hybridized orbitals.

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