Question:

Which hybrid orbitals are used by carbon atoms in the following molecules? 
  1. \(CH_3-CH_3\)
  2. \(CH_3-CH=CH_2\)
  3. \(CH_3-CH_2-OH\)
  4. \(CH_3-CHO\) 
  5. \(CH_3COOH\)

Updated On: Nov 10, 2023
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Solution and Explanation

CH3-CH3
Both \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) are \(sp ^3\) hybridized.


CH3-CH=CH2
\(C_1\) is \(sp ^3\) hybridized, while \(C_2\) and \(C_3\) are \(sp ^2\) hybridized.



Both \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) are \(sp ^3\) hybridized.


CH3-CHO
\(C_1\) is \(sp ^3\) hybridized and \(C_2\) is \(sp ^2\) hybridized.


CH3COOH
\(C_1\) is \(sp ^3\) hybridized and \(C_2\) is \(sp ^2\) hybridized.

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