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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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Question

What is the hybridization of the carbonyl carbon in aldehydes and ketones?
Options
A sp
B sp²
Correct Answer
C sp³
D sp³d
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The carbonyl carbon is sp² hybridized with a trigonal planar geometry and bond angles of approximately 120°.

Hint

Three regions of electron density.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 617 of 1999
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