What is the hybridization, sp, sp2 or sp3 of the indicated carbon atoms in the molecule below? a b HC?CH2CH2CH3 a = b =
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The carbon atom in Blank 1 is bonded to one hydrogen atom and two other carbon atoms. Since each bond is a single bond, there are three sigma bonds around the carbon atom. There are no lone pairs on this carbon atom. Now, we can determine the hybridization Show more…
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