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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Choose the correct hybridization for the atom indicated in the molecule below.
Options
A sp
B sp2
C sp3
Correct Answer
D none of these
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Based on the answer, the indicated carbon atom is bonded to four other atoms via single bonds, making it sp3 hybridized.

Hint

What hybridization corresponds to four single bonds?

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