AIPMT PRELIMS2008Chemistry-Hydrocarbons

AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In the hydrocarbon, CH₃—CH=CH—CH₂—C≡CH The state of hybridization of carbons 1, 3 and 5 are in the following sequence :

A

sp³, sp², sp³

B

sp², sp², sp

C

sp, sp², sp

D

sp³, sp, sp²

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Carbon 1 is sp³ hybridized, carbon 3 is sp² hybridized due to the double bond, and carbon 5 is sp hybridized due to the triple bond.

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