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Question
Which carbon atom in CH₃CH₂COOH has sp² hybridization?
Explanation
The carbon in the -COOH group (carbon 3) forms a double bond with O and single bonds with O and C, indicating sp² hybridization. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.
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