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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Compound in which carbons use only sp3 hybrid orbitals for bond formation is
Options
A CH3CH2CH3
Correct Answer
B CH3C≡CH
C CH3CH=CH2
D CH2=CH—CH=CH2
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In propane (CH3CH2CH3), all carbon atoms are sp3 hybridized as they form only single bonds. The other compounds contain sp2 or sp hybridized carbons.

Hint

sp3 hybridization occurs when carbon forms four single bonds.

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