Which of the following organic compounds has same hybridization as its combustion product (CO₂)?

Which of the following organic compounds has same hybridization as its combustion product ($CO_2$)?
A Ethane
B Ethyne
C Ethene
D Ethanol

Detailed Solution

$C_2H_2 + \frac{5}{2}O_2 \rightarrow 2CO_2 + H_2O$
Carbon is sp hybridised in both $HC\equiv CH$ and $CO_2$.

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