Question

In phenol carbon atom attached to -OH group undergoes:

• A. $s{p}^3$ hybridisation
• B. sp hybridisation
• C. $s{p}^2$ hybridisation
• D. No hybridisation

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$s{p}^2$ hybridisation

In phenol carbon atom attached to -OH group is bonded with $3\sigma$ bond and $1\pi$ bond. Hence, the hybridisation will be $s{p}^2$.