Question

In which of the following molecules , the highlighted carbon atom contains two unhybridized p-orbitals?

A. CH4
B. CH≡CH
C. CH3‒CH3
D. CH2=CH2

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is D. In ethylene (CH2=CH2), the carbon atoms in the double bond have two unhybridized p-orbitals.