JAMB - Chemistry (2006 - No. 17)
CH3 - CH2 - C≡CH
The hybridization in the compound above is
The hybridization in the compound above is
Sp2
sp
sp3 and sp2
sp3 and sp
Explanation
In the molecule CH3-CH2-C≡CH, the hybridization of the carbon atoms are: sp3 for the first carbon (CH3), sp3 for the second carbon (CH2), sp for the third carbon (C≡C), and sp for the fourth carbon (C≡CH).
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sp3 hybridization: The first and second carbon atoms are each bonded to four other atoms (three hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom), so they are sp3 hybridized.
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sp hybridization: The third and fourth carbon atoms are involved in a triple bond, which requires the use of sp hybrid orbitals to form the strong sigma bond and two pi bonds.
Key points to remember:
- A carbon atom with single bonds to four other atoms is sp3 hybridized.
- A carbon atom with one double bond and two single bonds is sp2 hybridized.
- A carbon atom with a triple bond and one single bond is sp hybridized.
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