Questions: What is the predicted hybridization of the carbon atom indicated in the cycloalkene shown? A sp B sp^2 C sp^3 D sp^3d E sp^3d^2

Transcript text: What is the predicted hybridization of the carbon atom indicated in the cycloalkene shown? A sp B $\mathrm{sp}^{2}$ C $\mathrm{sp}^{3}$ D $\mathrm{sp}^{3} \mathrm{~d}$ E $s p^{3} \mathrm{~d}^{2}$

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the type of bond

The carbon atom indicated in the cycloalkene is part of a double bond.

Step 2: Determine the hybridization of the carbon atom

For a carbon atom involved in a double bond, the hybridization is typically sp².

Step 3: Confirm the hybridization

In sp² hybridization, one s orbital and two p orbitals mix to form three sp² hybrid orbitals, which are used to form sigma bonds, while the remaining p orbital forms the pi bond of the double bond.

Final Answer

B. sp²

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