Which of the Following Statements About Benzyne Is False

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about benzyne is false?

• A) The geometry around the alkyne is bent.
• B) There are four hydrogen atoms.
• C) Each of the two π because bonds in the alkyne results from overlap of 2p orbitals on adjacent carbons.
• D) One of the π bonds is involved in the ring's π system, while the other is not.
• E) The compound is strained and highly reactive.

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