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Chapter 3: Q3-25E-c (page 88)

Predict the hybridization of the carbon atom in each of the following Functional groups:

(c) Carboxylic acid

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(c) The hybridization of the carbon atom issp2 hybridization.

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Step-by-Step Solution Step 1: Hybridization

The extension of valence bond theory results in the hybridization concept.The bond energies, bond formation and bond length can be understood with the help of hybridization.

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Hybridization of the carbon atom in the carboxylic acid

(c) In carboxylic acid, the carbon atom is involved in the double bond formation with the oxygen atom. Hence, the carbon atom issp2 hybridized.

Hybridization of carbon atom in carboxylic acid

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