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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

What is the geometry around a carbon in a carbonyl group (C=O)?
Options
A Linear
B Tetrahedral
C Trigonal planar
Correct Answer
D Bent
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The carbonyl carbon is sp² hybridized with three regions of electron density, giving trigonal planar geometry with bond angles of approximately 120°.

Hint

sp² hybridization.

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