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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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In ethylene, what do the unhybridized 2p₂ orbitals do?
Options
A They form sigma bonds with hydrogen
B They remain empty
C They overlap sidewise with the other 2p₂ orbital on the adjacent carbon
Correct Answer
D They form sp³ hybrids
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In ethylene, the unhybridised 2p₂ orbital, perpendicular to the plane of sp² hybrid orbitals, overlaps sidewise with the other 2p₂ orbital on the adjacent carbon.

Hint

The notes describe this sidewise overlap.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Hybridization and Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 618 of 1872
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