In which of the following molecules is the central atom sp2 hybridized?
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In which of the following molecules is the central atom sp2 hybridized?
C2H4
C2H2
CH4
C3H6
C2H4 has a double bond between the carbon atoms, indicating sp2 hybridization.
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Q: In which of the following molecules is the central atom sp2 hybridized?
Solution: C2H4 has a double bond between the carbon atoms, indicating sp2 hybridization.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Identify the central atom in the molecule C2H4 (ethylene).
Step 2: Count the number of bonds around the central atom. In C2H4, each carbon atom is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and has a double bond with the other carbon atom.
Step 3: Determine the type of bonds. The double bond consists of one sigma bond and one pi bond.
Step 4: Recognize that sp2 hybridization occurs when there are three regions of electron density (like two single bonds and one double bond).
Step 5: Conclude that since each carbon in C2H4 has three regions of electron density, it is sp2 hybridized.
