Organic Chemistry - Hybridization Examples

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Example 1

Identify the number of sp³,sp²,sp carbon atoms in the given molecule.

Ans −

All 1’s − sp³ hybrid carbon atoms (6)

All 2’s − sp² hybrid carbon atoms (4)

All 3’s − sp hybrid carbon atoms (2)

Example 2

What are the hybridization states involved in the given compound?

CH₂ = C = CH₂

Ans − Number of σ − bonds will give the hybridization. For example, 4σ bonds give sp³ hybridization, 3σ bonds give sp² while 2σ bonds give sp hybridization.

CH₂ = C = CH₂

(sp²) (sp) (sp²)