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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Why are sp hybridized carbons (alkynes) more electronegative than sp³ hybridized carbons?
Options
A sp orbitals have higher s-character (50%), so electrons are closer to the nucleus
Correct Answer
B sp orbitals are larger
C sp³ orbitals have more p-character
D sp hybridized carbons have more electrons
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Higher s-character (sp > sp² > sp³) means electrons are held closer to the nucleus, making the carbon more electronegative.

Hint

s-electrons are closer to the nucleus.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 700 of 1999
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