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What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in CH₃COOH that is double-bonded to oxygen?

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.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Fundamental Concepts - Reaction Mechanism - Fission and Reaction Intermediates

Which electrophile is most likely to attack the double bond in CH₃CH=CHCH₃ to form a stable carbocation?

H⁺ adds to CH₃CH=CHCH₃ (but-2-ene), forming CH₃CH⁺CH₂CH₃ (secondary carbocation), stabilized by hyperconjugation.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Electronic Effects - Inductive Mesomeric Hyperconjugation and Resonance

Which carbon in CH₃CH₂CH₂CH=CH₂ is most affected by the inductive effect of the double bond?

In CH₃CH₂CH₂CH=CH₂ (pent-1-ene), the fourth carbon (CH=) is part of the double bond, experiencing the strongest +I effect from adjacent alkyl groups.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Electronic Effects - Inductive Mesomeric Hyperconjugation and Resonance