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A compound with 10 σ bonds and 1 π bond has a molecular formula of C₄H₈. Which carbon has a bond angle of approximately

CH₃CH=CHCH₃ fits C₄H₈ with 10 σ (7 C-H, 2 C-C, 1 from C=C) and 1 π (C=C). The second carbon (CH=) is sp², with a 120° bond angle.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Isomerism - Structural Isomerism - Chain Position Functional Metamerism

A hydrocarbon with 8 σ bonds and 2 π bonds undergoes complete combustion to produce 3 moles of CO₂ per mole of compound.

3 carbons (from 3 CO₂). CH₃C≡CH has 8 σ (6 C-H, 1 C-C, 1 from C≡C) and 2 π (C≡C), and is C₃H₄, producing 3 CO₂ on combustion.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Isomerism - Stereoisomerism - Geometrical and Optical Isomerism