Question

The compounds in which $C$ uses its $s{p}^3-hybrid$ orbitals for bond formation are

• A. $HCOOH$
• B. $(H_{2}N{)}_{2}CO$
• C. $(C{H}_3{)}_{3}COH$
• D. $C{H}_{3}CHO$

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C $(C{H}_3{)}_{3}COH$
D $C{H}_{3}CHO$

The compounds in which C uses its $s{p}^3$-hybrid orbitals for bond formation are
$(C{H}_3{)}_{3}COH$ and $C{H}_{3}CHO$
(A) In the molecule $HCOOH$ the carbon atom is $s{p}^2$-hybridized.
(B) In the molecule $H_{2}N{)}_{2}CO$ the carbon atom is $s{p}^2$-hybridized.
(C) In the molecule $(C{H}_3{)}_{3}COH$ the carbon atom is $s{p}^3$-hybridized.
(D) In the molecule $C{H}_{3}CHO$ the carbon atom is $s{p}^3$ and $s{p}^2$-hybridized.