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What orbital hybridization occurs in ethylene (C₂H₄)?
Options
A sp³
B sp²
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C sp
D sp³d
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Each carbon atom in ethylene (C₂H₄) is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and double-bonded to the other carbon. This arrangement requires three sigma bonds, which are formed by the hybridization of one s and two p orbitals, resulting in sp² hybridization.

Hint

Consider the bonding around each carbon atom in C₂H₄. How many regions of electron density are there?

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 255 of 1872
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