In which of the following molecules is the central atom sp2 hybridized?
Practice Questions
Q1
In which of the following molecules is the central atom sp2 hybridized?
C2H4
C2H2
CH4
C3H6
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
In which of the following molecules is the central atom sp2 hybridized?
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.
