Practice question
Question
What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in CH₃COOH that is double-bonded to oxygen?
Explanation
In CH₃COOH (acetic acid), the carbonyl carbon (C=O) has three sigma bonds (to O, OH, and CH₃) and one pi bond, indicating sp² hybridization.
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