Asked by julia aroesty on Sep 26, 2024

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A molecule of acetylene (C2H2) has a ________ geometry and a molecular dipole moment that is ________.

A) tetrahedral; nonzero
B) bent; nonzero
C) bent; zero
D) linear; nonzero
E) linear; zero

Acetylene

A colorless hydrocarbon with the formula C2H2, characterized by a triple carbon-carbon bond, used as a fuel and a chemical building block.

Molecular Dipole Moment

A measure of the charge distribution within a molecule, significant in predicting the molecule’s behavior in electric fields and solvent interactions.

Geometry

The area of mathematics that focuses on the characteristics and relationships of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and their equivalents in higher dimensions.

  • Forecasting the shape of molecules and calculating the angles between bonds.
  • Gaining insight into the determinants of boiling points and molecular dipole moments within organic substances.
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Bethany Kielty3 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Acetylene (C2H2) has a linear geometry due to the sp hybridization of the carbon atoms, and because the molecule is symmetrical, it has a molecular dipole moment of zero.