Chemistry: What is the hybridization of the carbon atom that is double-bonded to oxygen?
A) sp
B) sp2
C) sp3
D) dsp3
E) d2sp3

Question

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom that is double-bonded to oxygen?
A) sp
B) sp2
C) sp3
D) dsp3
E) d2sp3

Chemistry · Accepted Answer

ANS: B     PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 9.1
KEY: Chemistry | general chemistry | bonding | bonding theories | hybridization
MSC: Conceptual

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom that is double-bonded to oxygen? A) sp B) sp2 C) sp3 D) dsp3 E) d2sp3