In alkane each carbon atom has hybridization _.
Correct answer: A. sp3
- A. sp3
- B. sp
- C. sp2
- D. dsp
Explanation
In an alkane, each carbon atom has sp3 hybridization. This means that one 2s-orbital and three 2p-orbitals mix to create four hybrid orbitals. These hybrid orbitals have a tetrahedral shape with bonded atoms at angles of 109.5°. Free rotation is possible around the carbon-carbon single bonds, making alkane chains flexible. Options B, C, and D describe different types of hybridization, but they are not applicable to the hybridization of carbon atoms in alkanes.
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