Q20 E - Chemistry (OpenStax)

Question

Identify the hybridization of each carbon atom in the following molecule. (The arrangement of atoms is given; you need to determine how many bonds connect each pair of atoms.)

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Two carbon atoms have been \({\rm{s}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{3}}}\) hybridised, two carbon atoms have been \({\rm{s}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{2}}}\)hybridised, and two carbon atoms have been \({\rm{sp}}\) hybridised.

Step 1: Define atom

Atom is the fundamental unit of any element. A.It cannot be broken down further by chemical processes.

Step 2: Explanation

This is the structure created by linking the atoms with the proper number of bonds, and each carbon atom's hybridization is indicated below.

Therefore, \({\rm{s}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{3}}}\) hybridization of two carbons, \({\rm{s}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{2}}}\) hybridization of two carbons, and  \({\rm{sp}}\) hybridization of two carbons.