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Question
The carbon atom of a carbonyl group is
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The carbonyl carbon is sp2 hybridized. It forms three sigma bonds (to two atoms and one oxygen) and one pi bond to oxygen. Whenever carbon is bonded to three other atoms or groups, it uses sp2 hybrid orbitals to form its bonds.
Hint
What hybridization is associated with a carbon bonded to three atoms?