Question

Each carbon in carbon suboxide (C3O2) is
(a) sp² - hybridized
(b) sp³ - hybridized
(c) sp - hybridized
(d) sp² - hybridized but linked with one co-ordinate bond

Answer 1

Each carbon in carbon suboxide (C₃O₂) is 'sp - hybridized'.

Option: (c)

Explanation:

• Each and every carbon atom in a carbon suboxide is sp – hybridized.
• Suppose, a carbon is bonded along with a double bond from both the sides, then the carbon will have to undergo sp hybridization.
• This hybridization will finally results in a linear kind of arrangement along with an angle of 180 degrees between the bonds.
• The structure is provided as below,  

                  O = C = C = C = O.

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