Question

Identify the hybridization of each carbon atom in the following molecule. (The arrangement of atoms is given; you need to determine how many bonds connect each pair of atoms.)

Short answer

Two carbon atoms have been \({\rm{s}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{3}}}\) hybridised, two carbon atoms have been \({\rm{s}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{2}}}\)hybridised, and two carbon atoms have been \({\rm{sp}}\) hybridised.

Step-by-step solution

Define atom

Atom is the fundamental unit of any element. A.It cannot be broken down further by chemical processes.

Explanation

This is the structure created by linking the atoms with the proper number of bonds, and each carbon atom's hybridization is indicated below.

Therefore, \({\rm{s}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{3}}}\) hybridization of two carbons, \({\rm{s}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{2}}}\) hybridization of two carbons, and \({\rm{sp}}\) hybridization of two carbons.