Hybridization of C2 and C3 of

\({C^1}{H_3} - {C^2}H{ - ^3}C - {C^4}H - {C^5}{H_3}\) are

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WBCS Prelims 2015 Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is sp² sp.

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Additional Information

Carbon - sp³ hybridization	When carbon is bonded to four other atoms (with no lone electron pairs), the hybridization is sp³ and the arrangement is tetrahedral.
Carbon - sp² hybridization	A carbon atom bound to three atoms (two single bonds, one double bond) is sp² hybridized and forms a flat trigonal or triangular arrangement with 120° angles between bonds.
Carbon - sp hybridization	The third possible arrangement for carbon is sp hybridization which occurs when carbon is bound to two other atoms (two double bonds or one single + one triple bond). This hybridization results in a linear arrangement with an angle of 180° between bonds.