What is the hybridization shown by C1 and C2 carbons, respectively in the given compound? OHC- 1CH=CH- 2CH2COOCH3
- sp3 and sp3
- sp2 and sp3
- sp2 and sp2
- sp3 and sp2
Answer
(2) sp2 and sp3
Solution
C1 is a doubly bonded carbon (-CH=): three σ bonds + one π bond sp2.
C2 is the -CH2- carbon with four single (σ) bonds sp3.
Answer: (2)