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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question
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What is the carbon hybridization in alkanes?
Options
A sp
B sp2
C sp3
Correct Answer
D sp3d
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkanes have only single bonds, so each carbon is sp3 hybridized with tetrahedral geometry.

Hint

Four sigma bonds per carbon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 107 of 1999
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