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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the significance of the unhybridized p orbital in sp² hybridized carbon?
Options
A It forms sigma bonds
B It forms pi bonds and allows resonance
Correct Answer
C It holds lone pairs
D It is not used in bonding
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The unhybridized p orbital in sp² carbon forms the π bond in double bonds and allows resonance delocalization of π electrons.

Hint

Sideways overlap for π bond.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 727 of 1999
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