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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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What is the predicted shape, bond angle, and hybridization for CH3+?
Options
A trigonal planar, 120°, sp2
Correct Answer
B trigonal planar, 120°, sp3
C trigonal planar, 109.5°, sp2
D trigonal pyramidal, 120°, sp2
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The methyl cation (CH3+) has three sigma bonds and no lone pairs on the central carbon. The carbon is sp2 hybridized with a trigonal planar geometry and bond angles of approximately 120°.

Hint

How many bonds and lone pairs are around the carbon in CH3+?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 962 of 1999
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