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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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In sp² hybridization, how many hybrid orbitals are formed and what is their geometry?
Options
A 2 hybrid orbitals, linear
B 3 hybrid orbitals, trigonal planar
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C 4 hybrid orbitals, tetrahedral
D 2 hybrid orbitals, bent
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

sp² hybridization mixes one s and two p orbitals to form three sp² hybrid orbitals arranged in a trigonal planar geometry (120°). The remaining p orbital is unhybridized.

Hint

Three orbitals, planar.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 694 of 1999
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