The central carbon of the tert-butyl carbocation, (CH3)3C+, is: sp3 hybridized with a +1 formal charge. sp2 hybridized with a +1 formal charge. sp2 hybridized with a 0 formal charge. sp3 hybridized with a 0 formal charge.
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It is bonded to three other carbon atoms and has an empty p-orbital due to the positive charge. Therefore, it has three sigma bonds and one empty p-orbital, which means it is sp2 hybridized. Show more…
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