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Question
What is the special feature of the structure of:
(a) C2H2
(b) C2H4
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Solution
(a) The special feature of the structure of C2H2 is that there is presence of triple bond in the molecule.
(b) The special feature of the structure of C2H2 is that there is presence of double bond.
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