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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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When the carbon atom is sp2 hybridized in a compound, it is bonded to
Options
A 2 other atoms
B 4 other atoms
C 3 other atoms
Correct Answer
D 5 other atoms
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An sp2 hybridized carbon forms three sigma bonds (to three other atoms) and has one unhybridized p-orbital for a pi bond. It is trigonal planar and bonded to three atoms.

Hint

Remember the geometry associated with sp2 hybridization.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 929 of 1999
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