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Which of the following is incorrect about cyanogen gas?

Options

  1. AIt has bent structure.
  2. BIt is pseudohalogen.
  3. CIts behaviour is similar to halides.
  4. DBoth carbons are s p hybridised.

Correct answer

A. It has bent structure.

Step-by-step solution

Cyanogen gas ( CN )₂ is s p -hybridised having linear geometry. N C - C N

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