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Alkanes contain only single bonds, alkenes contain double bonds (C=C), and alkynes contain triple bonds (C≡C). Consider the compounds ethane (C₂H₆), ethene (C₂H₄), and ethyne (C₂H₂). Which would have the smallest C–C–H bond angle? Which would have the largest C–C–H bond angle?

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smallest: ethane; largest: ethyne

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smallest: ethane; largest: ethene

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smallest: ethene; largest: ethyne

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smallest: ethene; largest: ethane

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smallest: ethyne; largest: ethene

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smallest: ethyne; largest: ethane

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Alkanes contain only single bonds, alkenes contain double bonds (C=C), and alkynes contain triple bonds (C≡C). Consider the compounds ethane (C₂H₆), ethene (C₂H₄), and ethyne (C₂H₂). Which would have the smallest C–C–H bond angle? Which would have the largest C–C–H bond angle?

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Alkanes contain only single bonds, alkenes contain double bonds (C=C), and alkynes contain triple bonds (C≡C). Consider the compounds ethane (C2H6), ethene (C2H4), and ethyne (C2H2). Which would have the smallest C–C–H bond angle? Which would have the largest C–C–H bond angle?

Alkanes contain only single bonds, alkenes contain double bonds (C=C), and alkynes contain triple bonds (C≡C). Consider the compounds ethane (C₂H₆), ethene (C₂H₄), and ethyne (C₂H₂). Which would have the smallest C–C–H bond angle? Which would have the largest C–C–H bond angle?