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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the hybridization of the carbon atoms in ethene (C₂H₄, ethylene)?
Options
A sp
B sp²
Correct Answer
C sp³
D sp³d
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In ethene, each carbon is sp² hybridized (mixing one s and two p orbitals), leaving one unhybridized p orbital for π bond formation, giving trigonal planar geometry (120°).

Hint

Trigonal planar around each carbon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 680 of 1999
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