Q.

In allene (C3H4), the type(s) of hybridization of the carbon atoms is (are) :

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a

sp and sp2

b

only sp2

c

sp2 and sp3 

d

sp and sp3

answer is B.

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H2Csp2=Csp=Csp2H2

In allene, The central carbon is attached to other carbons by two sigma and two pi bonds so it's hybridization will be sp.

The terminal carbon is attached to other carbon and hydrogen by 3 sigma and 1 pi bonds and hence, it's hybridization will be sp2.

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