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How many equivalent hybrid orbitals are present in sp²-hybridised carbon?
Options
A one
B three
Correct Answer
C two
D four
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

sp² hybridization involves the mixing of one s orbital and two p orbitals, producing three equivalent sp² hybrid orbitals arranged in a trigonal planar geometry.

Hint

The superscript in sp² indicates the number of p orbitals mixed.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1142 of 1872
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