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Which molecule has a central atom with sp hybridization?

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Question: Which molecule has a central atom with sp hybridization?

Options:

  1. CO2
  2. H2O
  3. NH3
  4. CCl4

Correct Answer: CO2

Solution: 

In CO2, the carbon atom is sp hybridized, forming two double bonds with oxygen.

Which molecule has a central atom with sp hybridization?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which molecule has a central atom with sp hybridization?
  1. CO2
  2. H2O
  3. NH3
  4. CCl4

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which molecule has a central atom with sp hybridization?
Correct Answer: CO2
  • Step 1: Understand what sp hybridization means. It occurs when one s orbital and one p orbital mix to form two equivalent sp hybrid orbitals.
  • Step 2: Identify the central atom in the molecule. In CO2, the central atom is carbon (C).
  • Step 3: Determine the number of bonds the central atom forms. In CO2, carbon forms two double bonds with two oxygen atoms.
  • Step 4: Check the geometry of the molecule. CO2 is linear, which is consistent with sp hybridization.
  • Step 5: Conclude that since carbon in CO2 has two double bonds and is linear, it is sp hybridized.
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