What is the number of sp3 hybrid carbon atoms in HO(CH_2)_2CH(CH_3)_2 ?

MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

What is the number of sp3 hybrid carbon atoms in ?

(A)2
(B)3
(C)4
(D)5Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Expand the formula: \mathrm{HO{-}CH_2{-}CH_2{-}CH(CH_3){-}CH_3}, i.e. 3-methylbutan-1-ol. Carbons present: two , one and two = 5 carbons. Each of them forms only four single bonds (no double or triple

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