Each carbon atom in alkane has hybridization
Correct answer: B. Sp³
- A. Sp
- B. Sp³
- C. Sp²
- D. dsp²
Explanation
In alkanes, each carbon atom forms sigma bonds with four other atoms, either carbon or hydrogen. This requires the carbon atom to have four available orbitals to form these bonds. The sp³ hybridization allows one s orbital and three p orbitals to combine, forming four sp³ hybrid orbitals, which can each participate in a sigma bond.
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