Question Detail

CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

What is the hybridization of the oxygen atom in CH3CH2OH?
Options
A sp
B 4sp3
C sp2
D sp3
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The oxygen in ethanol (and most alcohols) is sp3 hybridized. It has four sp3 hybrid orbitals: two form sigma bonds with carbon and hydrogen, and two contain lone pairs.

Hint

How many hybrid orbitals does oxygen need in an alcohol?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1298 of 1999
Previous Course Details Next