Question

What is the hybridization of each atom in phenol and melatonin?

Answer 1

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Hybridization - hybridization is the combining of different types of orbitals or The hybridization of different types of orbitals allows the the atom to form more bonds and bonds that are more equal. This results in a more stable molecule.

Phenol structure

Phenol structure is mainly attributed to two factors:

1.Partial double bond character due to the resonance in the aromatic ring because of conjugated electron pair of oxygen.

2.Hybridization of carbon to which oxygen atom of the hydroxyl group is The carbon atom attached to oxygen is sp2 hybridized in phenol.

Hence, C-O bond length in phenol is slightly less than that in methanol.