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What is the hybridization of the carbon atoms numbered 1 and 2 respectively in the following structure?
Options
A sp3, sp2
B sp2, sp2
C sp, sp
D sp2, sp
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Without the structure, but based on the answer: Carbon 1 is sp2 hybridized (likely part of a double bond or carbonyl) and Carbon 2 is sp hybridized (likely part of a triple bond).

Hint

Determine the number of sigma bonds and pi bonds around each carbon atom.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 937 of 1999
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