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a) Propane, CH3CH2CH3.
Interpretation:
The hybridization expected for each carbon atom in propane, CH3CH2CH3 is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Carbon uses hybridized orbitals for forming bonds with other atoms. A carbon in sp3 hybridized state can form four single bonds. A carbon in sp2 hybridized state can form a double bond and two single bonds. A carbon in sp hybridized state can form a triple bond and a single bond or two double bonds with its neighboring atoms.
b) 2- Methyl propene.
Interpretation:
The hybridization expected for each carbon atom in 2- methyl propene is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Carbon uses hybridized orbitals for forming bonds with other atoms. A carbon in sp3 hybridized state can form four single bonds. A carbon in sp2 hybridized state can form a double bond and two single bonds. A carbon in sp hybridized state can form a triple bond and a single bond or two double bonds with its neighboring atoms.
c) But-1-ene-3-yne.
Interpretation:
The hybridization expected for each carbon atom in but-1-ene-3-yne is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Carbon uses hybridized orbitals for forming bonds with other atoms. A carbon in sp3 hybridized state can form four single bonds. A carbon in sp2 hybridized state can form a double bond and two single bonds. A carbon in sp hybridized state can form a triple bond and a single bond or two double bonds with its neighboring atoms.
d) Acetic acid.
Interpretation:
The hybridization expected for each carbon atom in acetic acid is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Carbon uses hybridized orbitals for forming bonds with other atoms. A carbon in sp3 hybridized state can form four single bonds. A carbon in sp2 hybridized state can form a double bond and two single bonds. A carbon in sp hybridized state can form a triple bond and a single bond or two double bonds with its neighboring atoms.
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Organic Chemistry
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