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mixas84 [53]
3 years ago
10

What is the molecular geometry of the underlined carbon atom in the following compound: HC-C-CH3?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Tom [10]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

linear

Explanation:

If we look at the compound, we will understand that the underlined carbon is in sp hybridization. Recall that sp hybridization leads to a C-C bond angle of about 180°. When two chemical species are at a bond angle if 180°, then the both bonding groups are found to be on a straight line.

Hence, for any carbon in a triply bonded state or indeed any carbon atom that is in an sp will exhibit a linear geometry according to the Valence Shell Electron Pair repulsion Theory since there are two electron pairs present.

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