AIPMT PRELIMS2009Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The state of hybridization of C₂, C₃, C₅ and C₆ of the hydrocarbon,

A
sp³, sp², sp² and sp
B
sp, sp², sp² and sp³
C
sp, sp², sp³ and sp²
D
sp, sp³, sp² and sp³
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The hybridization states are determined by the types of bonds each carbon forms. C₂ and C₆ are sp hybridized due to triple bonds, C₃ is sp² due to a double bond, and C₅ is sp³ due to single bonds.
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