Analyse the shape of molecules formed between carbon atoms when a single, double or triple bond is formed between them

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Shapes of alkane, alkene and alkyne molecules

Type of compound Hybridization Structure/Shape of molecules Bond Angles
Alkane sp3 Tetrahedral 109.5°
Alkene sp2 Trigonal Polar 120°
Alkyne sp Linear 180°

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