In aldehydes and ketones carbon of carbonyl group is:
Correct answer: C. sp2 hybridized
- A. sp3 hybridized
- B. sp hybridized
- C. sp2 hybridized
- D. un hybridized
Explanation
In aldehydes and ketones, the carbon of the carbonyl group is indeed sp2 hybridized. This means that the carbon atom forms three sigma bonds and one pi bond, resulting in a trigonal planar geometry.
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Aldehydes and ketones contain the polar carbonyl group, but aldehydes are generally more readily oxidised and more reactive than ketones. Coverage includes preparation by oxidation or reduction routes, nucleophilic addition of reagents such as hydrogen cyanide and bisulfite, and tests that distinguish aldehydes from ketones.
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