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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in CH3NH2?
Options
A 3sp3
B sp
C sp2
D sp3
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The carbon in methylamine (CH3NH2) is sp3 hybridized because it forms four sigma bonds (three C-H and one C-N).

Hint

How many bonds does the carbon form in methylamine?

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