Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not correct about trans-C2H2Cl2?

  1. It has one C2 symmetry element.

  2. Structure of this molecule is non planar.

  3. Two chlorine atoms are opposite to each other.

  4. It has one horizontal plane.

  5. Point group of this molecule is C2h.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option. Trans-C2H2Cl2 molecule is planar due to sp2 hybridisation.

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