Which of the following has sp³ hybridized carbon?
Correct answer: B. Butane
- A. Benzene
- B. Butane
- C. 2-butyne
- D. 1-pentene
Explanation
The hybridization of carbon in organic compounds determines the arrangement of its electron orbitals and affects the geometry of the molecule. In Butane, the carbon atoms are bonded to ten different atoms or groups (hydrogen and carbon atoms), indicating sp³ hybridization. Hence, option B is correct.
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