Which of the following molecules represents the order of hybridisation sp^2, sp^2, sp, sp from left to right atoms?

NEET 2018 Chemistry question

Which of the following molecules represents the order of hybridisation , , , from left to right atoms?

(1)
(2)Correct
(3)
(4)

Answer: (2)

Solution

The hybridisation of a carbon atom depends on the number of sigma bonds plus lone pairs: a C atom in a double bond is , a C atom in a triple bond is , and a saturated carbon is

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