The molecules having triple bond in them are:(a) Oxygen and ethyne
(b) Carbon dioxide and ammonia
(c) Methane and ethane
(d) Nitrogen and ethyne
Correct answer: (d) Nitrogen and ethyne
Explanation: The molecules having a triple bond in them are Nitrogen and ethyne.
Electron dot of Nitrogen molecule showing the triple bond.
Electron dot of Ethyne showing the triple bond.
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