Question

Q. 30. Which hybrid orbitals are used by carbon atom
in the following molecules ?
(a) CH, - CH, (6) CH3-CH=CH,
(c) CH-CH2-OH (d) CH2-CHO
(e) CH.COOH​

Answer 1

Solution

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(a)CH

3

−CH

3

Both the carbon atoms are sp

3

hybridized.

(b)CH

3

−CH=CH

2

The carbon atom of methyl group is sp

3

hybridized whereas other two carbon atoms are sp

2

hybridized.

(c)CH

3

−CH

2

−OH

Both the carbon atoms are sp

3

hybridized.

(d)CH

3

−CHO

The carbon atom of methyl group is sp

3

hybridized whereas the other carbon atom is sp

2

hybridized.

(e)CH

3

COOH

The carbon atom of methyl group is sp

3

hybridized whereas the other carbon atom is sp

2

hybridized.

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