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JAMB Chemistry 2006 Question 22

Question 22

Chemical Bonding

CH3 — CH2 — C ≡ CH
The hybridization in the compound above is

  1. A.sp2
  2. B.sp
  3. C.sp3 and sp2
  4. D.sp3 and sp
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (sp3 and sp)

Explanation

The two saturated carbons (CH3 and CH2) are sp3; the two triple-bonded carbons are sp.