Q76 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Cancelled) · Chemistry
Match List I with List II :
List I List II A. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4$ I. $3\ \sigma$ bonds, $2\ \pi$ bonds B. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_2$ II. $3\ \sigma$ bonds, one lone pair C. $\text{CH}_4$ III. $4\ \sigma$ bonds D. $\text{NH}_3$ IV. $5\ \sigma$ bonds, $1\ \pi$ bond
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4$ | I. $3\ \sigma$ bonds, $2\ \pi$ bonds |
| B. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_2$ | II. $3\ \sigma$ bonds, one lone pair |
| C. $\text{CH}_4$ | III. $4\ \sigma$ bonds |
| D. $\text{NH}_3$ | IV. $5\ \sigma$ bonds, $1\ \pi$ bond |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- AA-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
- Correct answerBA-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
- CA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
- DA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Solution
For $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4$ (Ethene), the structure is $\text{H}_2\text{C}=\text{CH}_2$. It contains $4$ $\text{C}-\text{H}$ single bonds and $1$ $\text{C}=\text{C}$ double bond. A single bond is a $\sigma$ bond, and a double bond consists of $1$ $\sigma$ and $1$ $\pi$ bond. Total bonds: $5\ \sigma$ bonds and $1\ \pi$ bond. Thus, A matches IV.
For $\text{C}_2\text{H}_2$ (Ethyne), the structure is $\text{HC}\equiv\text{CH}$. It contains $2$ $\text{C}-\text{H}$ single bonds and $1$ $\text{C}\equiv\text{C}$ triple bond. A triple bond consists of $1$ $\sigma$ and $2$ $\pi$ bonds. Total bonds: $3\ \sigma$ bonds and $2\ \pi$ bonds. Thus, B matches I.
For $\text{CH}_4$ (Methane), the central carbon atom is bonded to $4$ hydrogen atoms via single bonds. Total bonds: $4\ \sigma$ bonds. Thus, C matches III.
For $\text{NH}_3$ (Ammonia), the central nitrogen atom is bonded to $3$ hydrogen atoms via single bonds and has $1$ lone pair of electrons. Total bonds: $3\ \sigma$ bonds and one lone pair. Thus, D matches II.
The correct matching is A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II.
Answer: A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
For $\text{C}_2\text{H}_2$ (Ethyne), the structure is $\text{HC}\equiv\text{CH}$. It contains $2$ $\text{C}-\text{H}$ single bonds and $1$ $\text{C}\equiv\text{C}$ triple bond. A triple bond consists of $1$ $\sigma$ and $2$ $\pi$ bonds. Total bonds: $3\ \sigma$ bonds and $2\ \pi$ bonds. Thus, B matches I.
For $\text{CH}_4$ (Methane), the central carbon atom is bonded to $4$ hydrogen atoms via single bonds. Total bonds: $4\ \sigma$ bonds. Thus, C matches III.
For $\text{NH}_3$ (Ammonia), the central nitrogen atom is bonded to $3$ hydrogen atoms via single bonds and has $1$ lone pair of electrons. Total bonds: $3\ \sigma$ bonds and one lone pair. Thus, D matches II.
The correct matching is A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II.
Answer: A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.