Question

Total number of sp^3 hybrid orbitals involved in bond formation of the molecule CH3-
CH2-O-CH3, is
1) 16
2) 12
3) 8
4) 14​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

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- C - has sp^3 hybridization

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and - O - also has sp^3 hybridization

They are short cuts to remember

= there are 3 CH3 molecules each with 4 sp^3 hybrid orbitals = 3×4 = 12

and -O- with 2 sp^3 hybrid orbitals

i.e. totally there are 14 sp^3 hybrid orbitals

(4)