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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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The C—C—O bond angle in is approximately
Options
A 60°
B 109.5°
C 90°
D 120°
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The C-C-O bond angle in carboxylic acids (and their derivatives) is approximately 120° because the carbonyl carbon is sp2 hybridized with trigonal planar geometry.

Hint

What is the bond angle for sp2 hybridized carbon?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1438 of 1999
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