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What is the hybridization of the central carbon of allene (1,2-propadiene)?
Options
A sp
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B sp2
C sp3
D p
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The central carbon in allene (CH2=C=CH2) forms two double bonds (two sigma and two pi bonds). It has two sigma bonds, so it is sp hybridized with a linear geometry.

Hint

What hybridization is associated with two sigma bonds?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1143 of 1999
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