Question

a Draw a diagram to show and explain the type of bonding that occurs in the molecules of water. [2+4)​

Answer 1

$\huge\red{A}\pink{N}\orange{S} \green{W}\blue{E}\gray{R} =$

• In ethylene, the carbon atom is sp 2 hybridized.
• In acetylene, the carbon atom is sp hybridized.

The energy level diagrams of ethylene and acetylene are shown below.